8th Grade STAAR Fiction Vocabulary

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Fiction texts are...

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Made up stories.

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What is a plot that can only take place in a specific setting?

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A ship’s captain chases a whale across the sea.

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A ____________ is a kind or type of work of literature. (ex: realistic fiction, fantasy, drama)

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genre.

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The best summary of a fiction story is usually the answer choice that has ___.

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theme (what the main character learns).

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What does it mean to 'CONCLUDE'?

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To make an inference after reading.

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What is the definition of 'genre'?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is the role of setting in a story?

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It establishes the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made up stories, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What does it mean to 'infer'?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.