STAAR 5th Grade Reading Vocabulary #1

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What is conflict in a story?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'My friend is a mule' means my friend is stubborn.

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What does point of view mean in a story?

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The way the narrator tells the story, such as first person or third person.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Clues about what will happen later in the story; hints or allusions.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'My dog is as smelly as dirty socks.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is imagery?

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

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is dialogue?

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The conversation between characters in a story.