Reading STAAR Academic Vocabulary 1

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What is a synonym for the word SEQUENCE?

Back

Order.

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What does DIFFER mean in a paired passage?

Back

It refers to how the stories are different.

Front

What does SIMILARITY mean in a paired passage?

Back

It refers to how the stories are the same or similar.

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What does BOTH mean in a paired passage?

Back

It refers to something that happens in both stories.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point of the story.

Front

Define the term 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a story.

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What does the term 'characterization' refer to?

Back

The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

Front

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.