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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is a main idea in a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided in the text.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What is a context clue?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the term 'author's purpose' refer to?

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Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story or text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story or narrative.