STAAR Reading 8th SSI

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What does 'envious' mean?

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Jealous; feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize scenes.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does 'truncated' mean?

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Cut short; something that has been shortened or ended abruptly.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What does 'context' refer to in reading?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or central idea of a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.