7th Reading STAAR Vocabulary

What is the theme of a story?

• The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the narrative.

• The theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• The theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• The theme is the conflict that drives the plot forward.

What is a stanza?

• A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

• A stanza is a type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• A stanza is a literary device used to create imagery.

• A stanza is a single line of verse in a poem.

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

• A technique to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and actions.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

What is a claim in writing?

• A claim is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A claim is the main idea of a persuasive or argumentative text, also known as an argument.

• A claim is a type of evidence used to support an argument.

• A claim is a summary of the text's content.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

What is a plot?

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

• The plot is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• The plot is the setting where the story takes place.

• The plot is the moral lesson learned by the characters.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

• A personal opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

What is a character's motivation?

• The reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.

• The physical appearance of the character.

• The character's background and history.

• The character's relationships with other characters.

What is imagery in literature?

• Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

• Imagery refers to the use of metaphors and similes in poetry.

• Imagery is a technique used to create rhythm in writing.

• Imagery involves the use of dialogue to convey emotions.

What does convey mean?

• To show, emphasize, or highlight something.

• To hide or conceal information.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To ignore or overlook a detail.