Vocab 3 for STAAR test, words 1-19

Front

What is the term for the writer of a text?

Back

author

Front

What does it mean when a question asks about something in both reading selections?

Back

It means you have to read both selections.

Front

What is the sequence of events that happen in a story called?

Back

plot

Front

If a story is told in chronological order, what does it not include?

Back

flashbacks

Front

In the context of a story, what does the term 'aspect' refer to?

Back

part

Front

What is the main purpose of a plot in a story?

Back

To outline the events and actions that take place.

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

Back

The main idea is the central point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

Front

What is a flashback in literature?

Back

A scene that interrupts the chronological order to show an event that happened earlier.

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in a story?

Back

It establishes the time and place where the story occurs.