Reading Comprehension Flashcards
1
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Topic
A
The subject of a text ie what the text is all about
2
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Main idea
A
The most important point being made by the author.
3
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Topic sentence
A
Gives you a summary of the content in the paragraph
4
Q
Main idea versus thesis statement
A
Thesis statement provides a specific perspective on an issue that is supported with evidence
5
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Foreshadowing
A
Anything in a text that gives the reader a hint about what is to come by emphasizing the likelihood of an event or development
6
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Inferences
A
Logical conclusions that readers make based on their observations and precious knowledge
