Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the 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 does it mean to visualize while reading?

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Visualizing means creating mental images of the scenes and characters in a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.