reading comprehension

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the big world idea or universal message that the story conveys.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the text is trying to communicate.

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text and what you already know.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the events.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create a mental image of the scenes, characters, and events in a story.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven true or false.