02.16 | Reading Skills

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To form an opinion from evidence or to reach a conclusion based on facts.

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What is an internal conflict?

Back

A struggle within a character, such as character vs. self.

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What can you infer about a character who is jealous?

Back

They may want what someone else has and feel unhappy about it.

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What point of view uses 'I' and reflects the narrator’s thoughts and feelings?

Back

First Person.

Front

What can you infer about a character who is acting differently than usual?

Back

They may be experiencing an emotional or physical issue.

Front

What is the definition of 'analyze'?

Back

To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What does 'synthesize' mean in reading?

Back

To combine different ideas or information to form a new understanding.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What does it mean to 'analyze' a text?

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To break down the text into parts to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is the difference between character vs. character and character vs. self?

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Character vs. character involves conflict between two characters, while character vs. self involves internal struggles.