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 is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept 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 does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions or make interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements in the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text in a concise manner.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events, people, and facts.

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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, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight about life that a writer conveys through a story.

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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 meaning, to understand how they contribute to the overall message.

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What is context in reading comprehension?

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