READING STAAR VOCAB REVIEW

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Context Clues

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Understanding a word's meaning by examining surrounding words or sentences.

Answer explanation

Context clues refer to understanding the meaning of a word or phrase by looking at the surrounding words or sentences. It helps in determining the correct choice.

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3rd Person Point of View

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The narrator tells the story about other characters.

Answer explanation

In third person point of view, the narrator tells the story about other characters. They are not involved in the story themselves.

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FLASHBACK

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When the story goes back in time.

Answer explanation

FLASHBACK refers to WHEN THE STORY GOES BACK IN TIME.

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STAGE DIRECTIONS

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Instructions in the script that describe the setting, movement, or actions of the characters.

Answer explanation

Stage directions are instructions in the script that describe the setting, movement, or actions of the characters.

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FICTION

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Writing or story that is not real; it's made up.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'WRITING OR STORY THAT IS NOT REAL. ITS MADE UP.' It is a writing or story that is not based on real events and is completely fictional.

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ONOMATOPOEIA

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WORDS THAT REPRESENT SOUNDS

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia refers to words that represent sounds.

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NARRATOR

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PERSON OR SPEAKER TELLING THE STORY

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'PERSON OR SPEAKER TELLING THE STORY' as it refers to the narrator, who is the person or speaker telling the story.

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HYPERBOLE

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Exaggeration

Answer explanation

HYPERBOLE is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration. It is an intentional overstatement used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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CLIMAX

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THE TURNING POINT OF A STORY.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'THE TURNING POINT OF A STORY.' It represents the pivotal moment in a narrative where the plot takes a significant turn.

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EXPOSITORY

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Descriptive: TEXT THAT INFORMS. INSTRUCTIONS. NONFICTION.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Descriptive: TEXT THAT INFORMS. INSTRUCTIONS. NONFICTION. This choice accurately describes the type of writing that informs and provides instructions in a nonfiction format.