STAAR Vocabulary Review

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Resolution

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The final outcome of the story, the ending of the story.

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Rising Action

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A piece of the plot made up of a series of relevant events that create suspense, interest and tension. Moves your story toward the climax.

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Demonstrate

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To show clearly.

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Conclude

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To reach an understanding, to make an inference/decision based on evidence.

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Illustrate

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To explain or make clear to the reader, to paint a picture in their mind.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, typically the main character and another character or force.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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Infer

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To make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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Describe

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To give a detailed account or picture of something.