Fiction STAAR review

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a type of writing that tells stories about things that are not true.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need text evidence and background knowledge (what you know).

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the plot where the author introduces the characters and setting.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the problem or struggle in a story.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the part of the story where the plot develops and the conflict builds.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence is information from the text that supports your ideas or conclusions.

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is what you already know about a topic before reading.