ELA STAAR Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the word 'accept' mean?

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To believe or come to recognize as correct.

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

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Two things that are very similar.

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What does the word 'article' refer to?

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A piece of writing in a publication.

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What does 'effective' mean?

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Successful in producing an intended result.

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What does the word 'development' mean?

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The advancement of the text.

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What does 'influence' mean?

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

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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

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What does 'context' refer to?

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

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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