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 does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means using clues from the text along with your own knowledge and experiences to understand something that is not directly stated.

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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 in a piece of writing.

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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 is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key details of a text into a shorter form.

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What is a character's feelings?

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A character's feelings are the emotions they experience, which can be inferred from their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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Analyzing a text involves examining its components, such as structure, language, and themes, to understand its meaning and purpose.

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What is context in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a literary work.