5th Grade STAAR Review

Front

What is the term for the problems a character faces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the big idea or lesson from a reading called?

Back

Theme

Front

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'? (Example: my dog is as smelly as dirty socks)

Back

Simile

Front

What is the term for speaking or conversation?

Back

Dialogue

Front

If Sam packed a swimming suit, towel, beach ball, and sandals, where is he most likely going?

Back

The beach

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the opposing force in a story?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject?

Back

Tone