STAAR Fiction Vocabulary

Front

What is the plot of a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Who is the narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator is a person who tells the story, providing perspective and insight into the characters and events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is 1st person point of view?

Back

1st person point of view is when the story is narrated by a character using 'I' or 'we', sharing their personal experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is mythology?

Back

Mythology is a fiction story usually involving a god or goddess, often explaining natural phenomena or cultural beliefs.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is 3rd person limited point of view?

Back

3rd person limited point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?

Back

3rd person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does foreshadowing mean?

Back

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a setting in a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs, providing context for the events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story, playing a role in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2