STAAR Terminology ELA 7th

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Context clues

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Hints given to a reader by the author which communicate a hidden or embedded message.

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Insight

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A way of seeing beyond just the surface information.

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Emphasize

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To make VERY obvious to the reader.

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Contributes

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A word used to mean adding to or making more efficient.

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Theme

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The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal, not just bound to one story.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.

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Graphic elements

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Visual components in a text that help convey information or enhance understanding.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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Selection

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A specific piece of text chosen for analysis or study.