STAAR Fiction Vocabulary

Front

What is 3rd person limited point of view?

Back

3rd person limited is when the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. All characters are described using pronouns, such as 'they', 'he', and 'she'. One character is closely followed throughout the story, typically a main character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?

Back

3rd person omniscient is when the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters. The author may move from character to character to show how each one contributes to the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is 1st person point of view?

Back

1st person point of view is when the story is narrated by one character at a time, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'. This character shares their own experiences and thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is foreshadowing in literature?

Back

Foreshadowing is when an author gives hints or suggestions about what will happen later in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a synonym for moral?

Back

A synonym for moral is lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to analyze a character?

Back

To analyze a character means to examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the difference between plot and setting?

Back

Plot refers to the sequence of events in a story, while setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a conflict in literature?

Back

A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing growth.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9