Reading STAAR

Front

What is the overall message or lesson of a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call a conversation between 2 or more people?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is an example of sensory language?

Back

The clicking of her high heels on the hallway tile

Front

What type of poem tells a story and has characters, setting, and plot?

Back

Narrative

Front

What type of poem doesn't follow the rules and the lines do not rhyme?

Back

Free Verse

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The most important point or message the author wants to convey.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

Front

What is the plot of a story?

Back

The sequence of events that make up the story.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that gives the main points of a story.

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a story.