Third Grade Reading SOL Review

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a text feature found under or around pictures, diagrams, charts, or photographs that helps the reader better understand the image.

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What is the central message of a story?

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The central message is the main idea or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to contrast two things?

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To contrast two things means to find the differences between them.

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What does 'congested' mean?

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'Congested' means crowded or filled with too many people or things.

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What is a literal statement?

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A literal statement means exactly what it says, without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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What is a nonliteral statement?

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A nonliteral statement uses figures of speech or exaggeration and does not mean exactly what it says.

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What is the purpose of illustrations in a text?

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Illustrations help to visually represent ideas and support the text, making it easier to understand.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a story that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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What is the meaning of the word 'theme'?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.