Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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Why are earthquakes dangerous?

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Earthquakes can destroy buildings, bridges, and other structures.

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What does it mean to 'pay heed' to something?

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To 'pay heed' means to notice or pay attention to something.

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What is a main idea in a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 or poem.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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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 theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.