Lars is reading a chapter on Sweden in his geography class. He is very interested in the subject because he was born in the capital city, Stockholm, and knows some facts about Sweden’s history. Which factor is most influencing Lars’s reading comprehension?

Lars is especially interested in Sweden because he was born in Stockholm and already knows some of its history. A reader’s interest and background knowledge can help them focus on and understand a text, so the strongest influence is the reader’s interest in the topic.

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