5th Grade STAAR Reading

Front

Observing two or more similarities and differences between objects, situations, or characters is called _____________.

Back

compare and contrast

Front

An Onomatopoeia is _____________.

Back

Sound words used in poetry or text 'Boom!'

Front

What a piece of writing is mostly about is called the _____________.

Back

main idea

Front

Symbolism in poetry can be defined as _____________.

Back

Poets use something to represent something else (ex- Eagle for freedom)

Front

A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is _____________.

Back

informational writing

Front

The central message or lesson in a story is known as the _____________.

Back

theme

Front

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is called _____________.

Back

simile

Front

A literary device that gives human qualities to non-human things is called _____________.

Back

personification

Front

The main character in a story is known as the _____________.

Back

protagonist

Front

The opposing force or character in a story is called the _____________.

Back

antagonist