STAAR Reading Review

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What does the word 'deposited' mean?

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To set something down.

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What are the elements of plot in the correct order?

Back

Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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When should you stop and reread a piece of text?

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When you come across something you don't understand.

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What does a metaphor do in literature?

Back

It compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' to suggest they are similar.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the narrative.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What does 'rising action' refer to in a plot?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.