Reading Flashcards

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Define reading comprehension.

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The ability to understand and interpret what is read.

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True or false: Context clues help understand unknown words.

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TRUE

Context clues are hints found in the text that help define difficult words.

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Fill in the blank: A main idea is the _______ point of a text.

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central

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement of the main points of a text.

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Identify the setting in a story.

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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True or false: Characters are the people or animals in a story.

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TRUE

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a guess based on clues in the text.

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Fill in the blank: A plot is the sequence of _______ in a story.

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events

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Define genre.

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A category of literature, such as fiction or non-fiction.

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What is a theme?

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The underlying message or lesson of a story.

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True or false: Dialogue is the conversation between characters.

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TRUE

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Fill in the blank: A question asked while reading helps with _______.

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understanding

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What is a character trait?

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A quality or characteristic that describes a character.

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True or false: Illustrations can help understand a story better.

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TRUE

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What is the purpose of a text?

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The reason the author wrote it, such as to inform or entertain.

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Fill in the blank: A prediction is a guess about what will _______.

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happen next

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Define non-fiction.

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Writing that is based on real events and facts.

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What is a figurative language?

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Words or expressions that have a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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True or false: Skimming is reading quickly to get the main idea.

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TRUE

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Fill in the blank: A question can help focus your _______ while reading.

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attention

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To create mental images of the text in your mind.

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Define author’s purpose.

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to persuade or inform.

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True or false: Summarizing helps remember key points.

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TRUE

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What is a text feature?

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Elements like headings, captions, and diagrams that help organize information.

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Fill in the blank: A **conclusion** wraps up the _______ of a text.
main ideas
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What is a **context clue**?
A hint in the surrounding text that helps define an unknown word.
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True or false: **Reading aloud** can improve comprehension.
TRUE
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Define **plot twist**.
An unexpected change in the direction of the story.
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What is a **narrative**?
A story that tells about events and experiences.
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Fill in the blank: **Comparing** helps find _______ between two texts.
similarities
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What is a **fact**?
A statement that can be proven true or false.
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True or false: **Opinions** are personal beliefs or feelings.
TRUE
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What does it mean to **analyze** a text?
To examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.
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Fill in the blank: **Context** refers to the _______ surrounding a text.
circumstances
35
Define **reading comprehension**.
The ability to understand and interpret what is read.
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True or false: **Context clues** help understand unknown words.
TRUE ## Footnote Context clues are hints found in the text that help define difficult words.
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Fill in the blank: A **main idea** is the _______ point of a text.
central
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What is a **summary**?
A brief statement of the main points of a text.
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Identify the **setting** in a story.
The time and place where the story occurs.
40
True or false: **Characters** are the people or animals in a story.
TRUE
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What does it mean to **infer**?
To make a guess based on clues in the text.
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Fill in the blank: A **plot** is the sequence of _______ in a story.
events
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Define **genre**.
A category of literature, such as fiction or non-fiction.
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What is a **theme**?
The underlying message or lesson of a story.
45
True or false: **Dialogue** is the conversation between characters.
TRUE
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Fill in the blank: A **question** asked while reading helps with _______.
understanding
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What is a **character trait**?
A quality or characteristic that describes a character.
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True or false: **Illustrations** can help understand a story better.
TRUE
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What is the **purpose** of a text?
The reason the author wrote it, such as to inform or entertain.
50
Fill in the blank: A **prediction** is a guess about what will _______.
happen next
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Define **non-fiction**.
Writing that is based on real events and facts.
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What is a **figurative language**?
Words or expressions that have a meaning different from the literal interpretation.
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True or false: **Skimming** is reading quickly to get the main idea.
TRUE
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Fill in the blank: A **question** can help focus your _______ while reading.
attention
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What does it mean to **visualize** while reading?
To create mental images of the text in your mind.
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Define **author's purpose**.
The reason an author writes a text, such as to persuade or inform.
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True or false: **Summarizing** helps remember key points.
TRUE
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What is a **text feature**?
Elements like headings, captions, and diagrams that help organize information.
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Fill in the blank: A **conclusion** wraps up the _______ of a text.
main ideas
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What is a **context clue**?
A hint in the surrounding text that helps define an unknown word.
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True or false: **Reading aloud** can improve comprehension.
TRUE
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Define **plot twist**.
An unexpected change in the direction of the story.
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What is a **narrative**?
A story that tells about events and experiences.
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Fill in the blank: **Comparing** helps find _______ between two texts.
similarities
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What is a **fact**?
A statement that can be proven true or false.
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True or false: **Opinions** are personal beliefs or feelings.
TRUE
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What does it mean to **analyze** a text?
To examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.
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Fill in the blank: **Context** refers to the _______ surrounding a text.
circumstances