Updated Reading Skill Vocabulary Review

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Who is the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is the hero or main character in a story.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare and contrast means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What usually comes after the characters are introduced in a story?

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After the characters are introduced, the problem of the story usually comes next.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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How does a story usually start?

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A story usually starts by introducing the characters and the setting.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, often the main problem that needs to be resolved.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in the story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.