STAAR ELAR

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What does the word 'grueling' mean?

Back

Tiring or exhausting.

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What can you infer about a character who wants everything their sibling has?

Back

They are likely jealous of their sibling.

Front

What is a playwright?

Back

An author of dramas.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

How does the setting advance the plot?

Back

It explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

Front

What is a synonym for 'tiring'?

Back

Grueling.

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Front

What is the main purpose of a playwright?

Back

To create scripts for performances.

Front

Identify a key characteristic of a simile.

Back

It uses 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

Front

What role does setting play in a story?

Back

It establishes the time and place where the story occurs.