Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What does 'sensory language' appeal to?

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The readers' five senses.

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What is the 'author's purpose'?

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The reason the author wrote the story.

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What does 'Fiction' refer to?

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A genre that is made up from the author's imagination.

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What are the components of a Plot in a story?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What does the term 'Setting' refer to in a story?

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When and where the story takes place.

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What is 'Character' in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is 'Theme' in literature?

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The main message or lesson of the story.

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What is 'Point of View'?

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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What is 'Dialogue'?

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The spoken words between characters in a story.

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What is 'Genre'?

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A category of literature, such as fiction or non-fiction.