Reading Comprehension

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What is Reading Comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in your own words.

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What is the purpose of a title?

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The title gives readers an idea of what the text is about and can help set expectations.

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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 narrative.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place where a 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, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story, often reflecting on life or human nature.