7thGrade ELA STAAR Review

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What is tone in literature?

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An author's attitude toward his subject, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The moment of greatest tension in the story; the turning point.

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What are graphic elements?

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Any tool to help the reader understand the themes of a selection better, such as pictures, quotes, text boxes, or modified text like italics and bold.

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What is setting in a story?

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The context of time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

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What are stage directions?

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The part of the script in a drama that tells the actors how they are to move or speak their lines.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author; how the reader feels while reading.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, such as setting, events that occurred before the main plot, and character introductions.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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