Reading-STAAR Review

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What are the 5 elements of plot?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Define metaphor.

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.

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What is the term for the main problem in a story?

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Conflict

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What is a true theme in literature?

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A true theme is a central idea or message that is conveyed through the story, such as 'Everything is possible with teamwork.'

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What elements are introduced in the exposition of a story?

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Characters, setting, and conflict.

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What is the purpose of the rising action in a plot?

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The rising action builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

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What occurs during the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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Falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a plot structure?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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How does a theme differ from a moral?

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A theme is a central idea explored in a story, while a moral is a lesson that can be derived from the story.