STAAR Reading Review

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What is the difference between literary nonfiction and informational texts?

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Informational texts have only facts, while literary nonfiction includes facts and elements of literature.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the narrator’s position in the story being told.

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What is author's craft?

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Author's craft refers to the tools and techniques of language and storytelling used to create a piece of writing.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the problem of the story.

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What is theme in literature?

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Theme is the message, moral, or lesson of the story.

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What are the elements of a story?

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The elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is setting in a story?

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Setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.