STAAR Vocabulary - English 1

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Figurative Language

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A form of language use in which writers and speakers convey something other than the literal meaning of their words.

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Assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle or at the end of words that are near each other in poetry.

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Summary

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A simple retelling of what you've just read.

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Conflict

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The struggle between 2 opposing forces in a story, such as Man vs. Man or Man vs. Self.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason the author has for writing, which can be to inform, persuade, express, or entertain.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.