Ultimate 5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the author's message.

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What does the word 'adapt' mean?

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Changing its behavior or its physical characteristics.

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What do dolphins use to communicate?

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Dolphins communicate using clicks, whistles, and grunts.

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What is figurative language?

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Words used in an imaginative way that express ideas that are not necessarily true.

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What is the central idea of a story?

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The central idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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The purpose of a narrative is to tell a story.