STAAR Review 5th Reading

Front

What is foreshadowing?

Back

When the author gives a hint of what will happen later in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does the Latin root 'struct' mean?

Back

Build.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is conflict in a story?

Back

The problems a character faces in the story; arguing or fighting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does the word 'reveal' mean?

Back

To tell or uncover something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a flashback?

Back

A scene that interrupts the present action to show an event that happened earlier.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason why a character behaves in a certain way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is dialogue?

Back

The lines spoken between characters in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3