Reading STAAR Vocabulary

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What is the definition of Rising Action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of a story.

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What is the definition of Climax?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the definition of Resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the definition of Theme?

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The central message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is the definition of Conflict?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is Point of View?

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The perspective from which a story is narrated, such as first-person or third-person.

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What does the term 'Characterization' mean?

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the definition of Foreshadowing?

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

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What is the definition of Setting?

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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What is the definition of Plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.