Reading STAAR Vocabulary Review

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What is the definition of conflict in a story?

Back

A problem in a story.

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What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood'?

Back

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader gets.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

Back

To inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What are the pronouns used in 1st Point-of-View?

Back

I, me, we, my, our, us

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

Back

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is a setting in a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a simile?

Back

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