Reading Vocabulary

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What does setting mean?

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Where and when a story takes place.

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What are character traits?

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Words that describe who a character is on the inside.

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What does compare mean?

Back

To find what is similar between 2 or more things.

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What does cause mean in a cause and effect relationship?

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Why something happened.

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What does sequencing mean?

Back

Put events in order from beginning to end.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or being that takes part in the story.

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What is a plot?

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The main events of a story.

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What does theme mean?

Back

The main idea or message of a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

Back

The problem or struggle between characters or forces.

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What does summarize mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.