STAAR Reading Prep

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What is the conflict of a story?

Back

The problem faced by the main character.

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What is the mood of a story that describes a cozy day with blankets and the smell of baking bread?

Back

Content.

Front

Before choosing your final answer on a multiple choice test, what should you do?

Back

Always read all answer choices.

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Is it a waste of time to look back in the story for proof for your answers?

Back

False.

Front

What is NOT a reason to take your time on the STAAR test?

Back

The test is so fun that you want it to last forever.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

Back

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions.

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement of the main points of a text.