5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a context clue?

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A clue that helps you understand the meaning of hard words in the story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence in the text.

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What is personification?

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Giving a non-living object human characteristics.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to communicate.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.