5th grade STAAR reading vocabulary

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason the author writes, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does onomatopoeia mean?

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Sounds that are turned into words, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The lesson or message conveyed in a story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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When the author gives clues about something that will happen later in the story.

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Why do poets use repetition?

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To stress the importance of an idea or words.

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What is point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is mood in literature?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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What is tone in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is genre?

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A category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.