STAAR Vocabulary

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Another word for theme is --

Back

message

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What does infer mean?

Back

to make a conclusion by using prior knowledge and evidence

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The person who writes the play is...

Back

playwright

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The protagonist in a story experiences a change during the --

Back

climax/turning point

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What is a refrain?

Back

phrase, line, or group of lines repeated throughout a poem

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does it mean to summarize?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.