Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is what someone thinks.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a true statement that can be proven.

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What is non-fiction?

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A genre based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What are the components of a plot in a story?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What does imagery refer to in a text?

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Words in the text that help create a mental picture using our senses.

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What does sensory language appeal to?

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The readers' five senses.

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What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?

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An opinion is what someone thinks; a fact is a true statement that can be proven.

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What is the purpose of a plot in a story?

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To organize the events and structure of the narrative.

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What is the role of the climax in a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax.