7th Reading STAAR Vocabulary

Front

What is a stanza?

Back

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Front

What is a claim in writing?

Back

A claim is the main idea of a persuasive or argumentative text, also known as an argument.

Front

What does convey mean?

Back

To convey means to show, emphasize, or highlight something.

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A scene is a part of a play that includes the actions and dialogue.

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

An opinion is how someone feels about something; it is subjective.

Front

What is the purpose of a line break in poetry?

Back

A line break is used to create a pause, emphasize a point, or change the rhythm of the poem.

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the narrative.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

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