STAAR Vocab

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suffix

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a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it’s used

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affix

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a general term for any part (like a prefix or suffix) added to a word to change its meaning

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root word

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the basic part of a word that gives it its main meaning

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prefix

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a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

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rising action

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events in a story that build tension and lead to the climax

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flashback

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when a story goes back to an earlier time to show something important

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character foil

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a character who is very different from another to highlight their traits

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irony

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when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect

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linear plot

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a story told in the order events happen, from beginning to end

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non-linear plot

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a story told out of order, using flashbacks or jumps in time