Reading Comprehension Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or argument of the text.

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A technique used to persuade or impact the audience.

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What is a primary source?

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A source that provides firsthand accounts or original data.

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What is the purpose of a text?

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To inform or persuade the reader.

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What is a key detail in a text?

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An important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is the tone of a text?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.