Reading Comprehension: Strategies 2

Question 1

What is the term for a story&#x27;s background information?

Accepted Answer

exposition

Question 2

What is the term for the part of a story that wraps up loose ends?

Accepted Answer

conclusion

Question 3

What does "monitor comprehension" mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

to check your understanding as you read

Question 4

What is the term for the part of a story that introduces the conflict?

Accepted Answer

rising action

Question 5

What is the term for the part of a story that resolves the conflict?

Accepted Answer

denouement

Question 6

What is the term for a character who changes throughout a story?

Accepted Answer

dynamic character

Question 7

What does "question" mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

to ask about the text

Question 8

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Accepted Answer

conflict

Question 9

What does "draw conclusions" mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

to make a final judgement based on evidence

Question 10

What is the term for a character who helps the main character?

Accepted Answer

sidekick

Question 11

What is the term for a character who provides contrast to the main character?

Accepted Answer

foil

Question 12

Which term refers to the central message of a story?

Accepted Answer

moral

Question 13

What does "synthesize" mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

to combine ideas

Question 14

What is the term for a character who remains the same throughout a story?

Accepted Answer

static character

Question 15

What does "make connections" mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

to relate the text to your own experiences

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