Homework Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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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 interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final perspective on the topic.

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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.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or the main idea that the author wants to communicate through the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.