STAAR Terminology ELA 7th

Front

What does the term 'contributes' mean in the context of writing?

Back

It refers to adding to or making something more efficient.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a 'line' in poetry?

Back

A line is a sentence in a poem.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What are 'context clues'?

Back

Hints given to a reader by the author that communicate a hidden or embedded message.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal and not just bound to one story.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a 'stanza' in poetry?

Back

A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What is the purpose of context clues in a text?

Back

To help readers infer meanings and understand hidden messages.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

How can a theme be identified in a literary work?

Back

By analyzing the subject matter and the underlying messages that are universal.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between a line and a stanza in poetry?

Back

A line is a single sentence, while a stanza is a group of lines.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

Why is understanding the theme important in literature?

Back

It helps readers grasp the deeper meaning and message of the work.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role do context clues play in comprehension?

Back

They assist readers in deducing meanings of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4