STARR Vocabulary

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Shift

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A sudden change in the tone, mood, or subject in a piece of writing.

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Setting

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Location and time frame in which a story takes place.

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Connotation

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Commonly understood cultural or emotional association that any given word or phrase carries, in addition to its explicit or literal meaning.

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Convey

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To communicate to someone directly or indirectly through symbols, words, or actions.

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Loaded Language

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Language that is designed to provoke an emotional response.

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Theme

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The central message or moral of a story.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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Mood

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The atmosphere or emotional condition created by a piece of writing.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.