STAAR Related Plot and Text Structure

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What is the sequence of events in a passage?

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The sequence of events in a story is when events are set in a particular order, sometimes with non-linear events to provide the reader background knowledge.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution of a story is the final outcome or solution to the main conflict or problem presented in the plot.

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How does the author use flashbacks in a story?

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The author uses flashbacks to provide background information, reveal character motivations, create suspense, and connect past events to the present storyline.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea of a passage is the primary concept or point being discussed.

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What does a cause and effect relationship in a story include?

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A cause and effect relationship in a story includes when a protagonist's decisions lead to a series of events that change the outcome of the story.

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What is a plot?

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A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.