STAAR vocab flashcard

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief account that contains the main points of the text.

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What is inference in reading?

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Inference is when the reader uses clues that the author has given to determine meaning.

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind.

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What type of figurative language is imagery?

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Imagery is a type of figurative language that uses sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What point of view reflects the narrator’s thoughts and feelings?

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First Person point of view reflects the narrator’s thoughts and feelings in every aspect of the story.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parentheses to tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to provide a brief overview of the main points without including unnecessary details.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal thoughts, while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and is more objective.

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What is the role of context clues in reading?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.