STAAR Reading 5th Grade Review

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What is the main purpose of a story's setting?

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The setting provides the time and place where the story occurs, helping to create the mood and context for the events.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

Back

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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The narrator tells the story and provides insight into the characters and events.

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Define 'plot' in a narrative.

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

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main ideas or events in a text.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference involves drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an example of personification?

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Personification is giving human traits to non-human things, like saying 'the wind whispered through the trees'.