STAAR Reading Prep

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The problem faced by the main character.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The 'point of no return' that changes everything moving forward.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a story conveys.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To examine a character's traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.