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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a main idea?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story takes place.

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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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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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