STAAR Reading Prep part 4

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What is the author's purpose?

Back

The reason the author wrote the text. It ties into the theme, lesson, or moral and main idea.

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What is a synonym?

Back

A word or phrase that has a similar meaning to another word or phrase.

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How can you identify an opinion in a text?

Back

Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).

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What does it mean for the setting to advance the plot?

Back

It explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

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What are stage directions?

Back

Written in italics, brackets, or parentheses to tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do.

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What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is the significance of character actions in a story?

Back

Character actions drive the plot and reveal their motivations and development.

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How do you determine the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the most important point that the author is trying to communicate.