STAAR READING VOCABULARY 2018

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The problem that the main character must overcome.

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What does the word 'convey' mean?

Back

To communicate.

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What does the word 'phrase' mean?

Back

An expression or remark.

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What is an excerpt?

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A passage or quotation from a book or other text.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To explain using written or spoken words.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.