ELA STAAR Terms

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The theme is...

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The main idea or message in the plot.

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A word used to mean adding to or making more efficient

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contributes

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When making an 'inference' one would--

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Make a logical guess that is based on facts and one’s own knowledge and experience.

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The protagonist is...

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The main character who drives the plot.

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Direct characterization is...

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When the author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.

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What is 'tone' in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can influence how the reader feels.

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is 'plot'?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is 'conflict' in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.