STAAR Review 2 Vocab

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Heading

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A word or phrase that forms the title for a small section of text.

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Voice

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The way an author's personality or feelings show up in a text through word choice, text features, and punctuation.

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Cast

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A list of the names and descriptions of characters in a play.

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Text Feature

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Parts of a text that are added or set apart to give details or help the reader understand.

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Text Structure

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The way a text is organized, including the arrangement of ideas and information.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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Central Idea

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in a play that tell actors how to move or behave.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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Genre

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A category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.