STAAR Reading Vocabulary Part 1

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is something that supports an idea or claim.

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What does it mean when a detail 'suggests'?

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It means the detail hints at or causes one to think.

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Define symbolize.

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To symbolize means to represent or stand for something.

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What is the definition of influence?

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Influence means to have an effect on someone or something.

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What is a myth/folktale?

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A fictional story that teaches a lesson.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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What does it mean to characterize something?

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To characterize means to describe the distinctive qualities of something.

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What is a selection in reading?

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A selection is a passage or excerpt from a text.

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What does it mean to conclude?

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To conclude means to arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.

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What is a definition?

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A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.