7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What character trait is Sarah displaying?

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Athleticism

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.'

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

Where and when the story takes place.

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What character trait is Josh displaying?

Back

Integrity

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Define 'character trait'.

Back

A quality or characteristic that defines a person's behavior.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.