STAAR Vocabulary Review

Definition: A controlling idea in an essay is also called a ________.

• Introduction

• Theme

• Thesis

• Citation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

An ​ (a)   constructed response should be written in ​ (b)   paragraphs that include an introduction with a ​ (c)   that answers the prompt and a ​ (d)   that includes ​ (e)   of evidence to support the answer. Then, you write your conclusion.

• extended
• three
• thesis
• body paragraph
• two pieces

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

When something is stated clearly in a text, it is ​ (a)  

When something is suggested in a text, it is ​ (b)  

• explicit
• implicit

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Definition: a classification of literature made up of certain characteristics. Examples: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Informational, Argumentative

• Texts

• Styles

• Literature

• Genre

The person who writes a play is called a ​ (a)  

The words spoken in a play between characters is​ called ​ (b)  

The way a play is organized is called an ​ (c)  

The specific sections of a play, characterized by setting and different plot points is called a ​ (d)  

The directions given to the actors to tell them the actions and tone of voice are called ​ (e)  

• playwright
• dialogue
• Act
• Scene
• stage directions

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: When something happens that is different than what you expect.

• Irony

• Drama

• Conflict

• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: The driving force of a character in a story

• character point of view

• character setting

• character attitude

• character motivation

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

Definition: The abstract lesson to be learned from a piece of fiction, poetry, or drama.

• Central Idea

• Point of View

• Theme

• Big Idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

Definition: When you have to make an inference, or draw a conclusion, using concrete details from the text (ex: theme)

• Abstract

• Concrete

• Factual

• Non-Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

Definition: The main problem of the story and what moves/advances the plot forward

• Climax

• Conflict

• Exposition

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3