Reading Comprehension

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character in the story. Third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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Who is the narrator in a first-person story?

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The narrator is a character in the story who tells the events from their own perspective.

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What does it mean when a story is told in the third person?

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It means that the narrator is not a character in the story and describes the actions and thoughts of the characters using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a viewpoint in literature?

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A viewpoint is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader understands the events and characters.

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What is a theme in a story?

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

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence of a paragraph or by summarizing the key points of the text.

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What does it mean to compare two texts?

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To compare two texts means to examine their similarities and differences in themes, characters, or points of view.

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What is a character's perspective?

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A character's perspective is their unique way of seeing and interpreting events based on their experiences and feelings.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points or events in a text.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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