Reading Strategies

What is an inference?

• A statement that is always true.

• A conclusion drawn from text evidence combined with prior knowledge.

• A type of literary device used in poetry.

• A method of analyzing numerical data.

What is characterization?

• A process of creating a plot

• The method of revealing a character's personality and traits

• A technique for writing dialogue

• The way an author describes the setting

How do you make an inference?

• You guess based on your feelings.

• You combine what you know with what the author tells you to come up with something the author doesn't explicitly state.

• You read the text without thinking critically.

• You memorize the text word for word.

How can identifying the main idea of a passage aid in comprehension?

• It allows readers to skip details and focus only on the conclusion.

• It helps readers focus on the primary message and understand supporting details.

• It encourages readers to read faster without understanding the content.

• It makes the text more complex and harder to understand.

What is the term for the time and place of a story?

• The setting

• The plot

• The theme

• The character

What do you do when you determine what you think will happen next in the text?

• You summarize.

• You predict.

• You analyze.

• You infer.

What is a theme in literature?

• A character's journey throughout the story.

• The central idea or underlying message of a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

What is a conflict in literature?

• A struggle between opposing forces, which is essential for driving the plot.

• A peaceful resolution between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting in a story.

What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• A fact is an opinion that cannot be proven, while an inference is a statement of truth.

• A fact is a guess based on assumptions, while an inference is a verified statement.

• A fact is a belief held by many, while an inference is a personal interpretation.

Who is the main character in a story?

• The person or animal that the story is primarily about.

• A minor character that supports the main character.

• The narrator of the story.

• The antagonist who opposes the main character.