Reading Skillz

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What is setting?

Back

The time and place in which a story takes place.

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What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

Back

He got the milk.

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How does 'dis' change the meaning of 'approve' in the word disapprove?

Back

It makes it mean 'not approve'.

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What text structure is used when comparing two hurricanes?

Back

Compare/Contrast.

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What does 'seldom' mean in the context of going to sleep?

Back

It means 'rarely'.

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What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story.

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a plot in a story?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make a logical guess based on evidence in the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or lesson of a story.