STAAR Reading Questions and Vocabulary

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What is non-fiction?

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Non-fiction is factual writing that presents information based on real events, people, or facts.

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language is descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to help readers visualize and experience the text.

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Give an example of sensory language.

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The walls shook and vibrated like the tail of a rattlesnake.

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What does it mean if something is revealed?

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If something is revealed, it is shown or made known.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is a synonym for tension?

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A synonym for tension is stress.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, often by comparing one thing to another.