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 summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central 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, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place where a story occurs.

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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 infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is a question that can help with comprehension?

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Asking 'What is the author trying to tell us?' can help with comprehension.