ELAR STAAR Review RES

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WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE STORY THAT TIES UP ALL LOOSE ENDS?

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Resolution: The part of a story where all the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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WHAT IS THE FEELING THAT IS CREATED IN THE STORY/ HOW THE AUTHOR WANTS THE READER TO FEEL?

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Mood: The emotional atmosphere of a story, which influences how the reader feels.

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What is the author's message to the reader?

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

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WHAT IS WRITING WITH THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE READER'S MIND?

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Persuasive: A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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WHAT ARE THE WORDS THAT GIVE THE ACTORS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT TO DO IN A PLAY?

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Stage Directions: Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF A STORY?

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Main Idea: The primary point or concept that the story revolves around.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TONE AND MOOD?

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Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling created in the reader.

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WHAT IS A CONFLICT IN A STORY?

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Conflict: A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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WHAT IS A SUMMARY?

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Summary: A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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WHAT IS DIALOGUE IN A STORY?

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Dialogue: The spoken exchanges between characters in a narrative.