STAAR Reading Vocab

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What is a prefix?

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An added syllable that comes at the beginning of a word (example: REwrite).

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What is a heading?

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It tells us what the section of text will be about.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word (example: happy/jolly).

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word (example: hot/cold).

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To try and get someone to think/feel the way you do, or to get them to do something.

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What is a suffix?

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An added syllable that comes at the end of a word (example: happyNESS).

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What is a theme in a story?

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The main idea or underlying message of the story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a text feature?

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Elements like headings, captions, and bold text that help organize and highlight information.

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What is a footnote?

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A note at the bottom of a page that provides additional information.