STAAR READING REVIEW 1

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Excerpt

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A short piece of writing taken from a longer text.

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To Entertain

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The purpose of a story or text that aims to amuse or engage the reader.

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Synonym

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Words that have a similar meaning.

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Onomatopoeia

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Sound words used in poetry or text, like 'Boom!' or 'Splash!'

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Effect

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The result of something happening.

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Cause

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The reason something happens.

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Antonym

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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Theme

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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Character

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

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.