ELA STAAR Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'accept' mean?

Back

To believe or come to recognize as correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is the meaning of 'matches' as used in the learning material?

Back

Two things that are very similar.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'article' refer to?

Back

A piece of writing in a publication.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'effective' mean?

Back

Successful in producing an intended result.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does the word 'development' mean?

Back

The advancement of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'influence' mean?

Back

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does 'context' refer to?

Back

The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What does 'analyze' mean?

Back

To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C