STAAR Reading Vocab

What is a text feature?

• Elements like headings, bold print, and diagrams that help organize information.

• A type of font used in digital documents.

• A feature that allows text to be highlighted in different colors.

• A method for creating hyperlinks in a document.

What is a plot?

• A character's emotional journey in a story.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The underlying message of a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

What is a diagram?

• A visual representation of information or data.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A written description of a process.

• A collection of unrelated images.

What is the purpose of bold print in a text?

• To make the text look more attractive.

• To highlight important words or phrases.

• To indicate a new paragraph.

• To confuse the reader.

What does it mean to compare?

• To explain how things are the same.

• To explain how things are different.

• To analyze the quality of something.

• To summarize the main points of a discussion.

What is a heading?

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

• It is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• It refers to the title of a book or article.

• It is a synonym for a paragraph.

What is a theme?

• The main idea or message of a story.

• A recurring symbol in a narrative.

• The chronological order of events in a story.

• The physical setting of the story.

What is an example of a text feature?

• A heading that introduces a new section.

• A list of references at the end of a book.

• A table of contents that summarizes chapters.

• An index that provides page numbers for topics.

What are supporting details?

• Facts or examples that help explain the main idea.

• Random statements that do not relate to the topic.

• Opinions that are not backed by evidence.

• Generalizations that apply to many situations.

What does it mean to contrast?

• To explain how things are similar.

• To explain how things are different.

• To combine two ideas into one.

• To summarize the main points.