STAAR Fiction

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What should you do before reading the answer choices for a summary question?

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Create your own summary first using a B-M-E chart.

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What is an excerpt?

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A piece of a larger body of writing.

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What does 'conclude' mean?

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To infer.

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What does 'primarily' mean?

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Mostly or most importantly.

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What does NOT occur in the exposition of a story?

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Conflict worsening.

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What is the purpose of a B-M-E chart?

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To help summarize a story by identifying the Beginning, Middle, and End.

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What is the definition of 'inference'?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the role of background information in a story?

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To provide context and understanding of the setting and characters.

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What does 'character introduction' refer to?

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The process of presenting important characters in a story.

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What is the meaning of 'setting' in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.