STAAR Review 5th Reading

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to use background knowledge and text clues to find the answer.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a type of language that appeals to the five senses.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict refers to the problems a character faces in the story, such as arguing or fighting.

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What does the word 'reveal' mean?

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To reveal means to tell or uncover something.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is 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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A theme is 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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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.