Reading STAAR Clues

Front

What does a character's dialogue reveal in a story?

Back

What the character is saying shows us as the reader something important to the story.

Front

How do paragraphs 3-5 help build tension?

Back

They show how the rising action leads to the climax of the story.

Front

True or False: You need to look at the entire passage to find the theme, not just one paragraph.

Back

True

Front

What contributes to the development of the plot?

Back

Why is this example important to the story?

Front

What is the definition of Point of View?

Back

The position through which the story is narrated or told.

Front

What is the purpose of rising action in a story?

Back

To build tension and lead to the climax.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central message or underlying idea of a story.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Front

What does the term 'exposition' refer to in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

Front

What is the significance of a character's actions in a story?

Back

They can reveal important aspects of the character and advance the plot.