Reading comprehension practice

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to tell the main points in a few sentences.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or creature in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that happen in a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the lesson or message that the story teaches.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is something that is true and can be proven.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at how two things are alike.