Main Idea — definition?
The central message of a passage.
Main Idea — definition?
Primary message or central point of a passage.
Literary Device — role?
Enhances meaning and creates effects.
Supporting Details — role?
Elaborate on the main idea with facts or examples.
Main Idea — identifying?
Find the paragraph's central point.
Inference — process?
Reading between the lines using clues and knowledge.
Figurative Language — examples?
Metaphors, similes, personification.
Tone — meaning?
Author's attitude conveyed through style.
Conflict — types?
Internal (self) or external (others, nature, society).
Metaphor — definition?
Comparison implying one thing is another.
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1. What is meant by 'Reading Comprehension Strategies' in the context of the course?
2. What is the primary purpose of identifying the main idea in a reading passage?
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