STAAR Review 5th Reading

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What is foreshadowing?

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When the author gives a hint of what will happen later in the story.

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What does the Latin root 'struct' mean?

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Build.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The problems a character faces in the story; arguing or fighting.

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What does the word 'reveal' mean?

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To tell or uncover something.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a flashback?

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A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason why a character behaves in a certain way.

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What is dialogue?

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The lines spoken between characters in a story.