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 infer information from a text?

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To infer means to draw conclusions or make interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of the Statue of Liberty in literature about immigration?

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The Statue of Liberty often symbolizes hope, freedom, and the welcoming of immigrants to America.

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How can a reader identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can be identified by looking for the central point or argument that the author is trying to convey, often found in the introduction or conclusion.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on factual information and real events.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or the main idea that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What does 'context' mean in reading comprehension?

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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 the purpose of a summary?

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A summary condenses the main points of a text into a shorter form, capturing the essential information without unnecessary details.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.