Reading Comprehension Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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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 the purpose of a commercial?

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The purpose of a commercial is to persuade viewers to buy a product or service.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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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 an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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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 conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.