STAAR Vocabulary Lesson: Key Terms for Reading Comprehension

What is the definition of the word 'Significant'?

• Unimportant

• Important or meaningful

• Minor

• Insignificant

Fill in the blank: The author's decision to include the character's backstory is _______ because it helps the reader understand her motivations.

• trivial

• significant

• irrelevant

• minor

What is the definition of the word 'Reveal'?

• To hide something

• To make something known or visible

• To create something new

• To destroy something.

Fill in the blank: The dialogue in the story _______ the character's true feelings about the situation.

• hides

• reveals

• destroys

• creates

What is the definition of the word 'highlight'?

• To ignore something

• To emphasize or make something stand out

• To delete something

• To make something smaller.

Which word is a synonym for 'highlight'?

• Ignore

• Emphasize

• Delete

• Minimize

What does it mean to 'infer'?

• To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• To guess without any evidence.

• To ignore the facts.

• To memorize information.

Fill in the blank: To 'infer' is to ______ based on evidence and reasoning.

• A) conclude

• B) ignore

• C) memorize

• D) forget

What is the definition of 'Theme' in a story?

• The central idea or message

• The main character

• The setting

• The plot

What is the definition of 'conflict' in a story?

• A happy ending

• A struggle or problem faced by a character

• A celebration

• A peaceful resolution