RLA STAAR Vocabulary

In persuasive/argumentative writing, the author writes for __________.

• The writer themselves

• The reader

• The intended audience

• No one in particular

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

The reason the author has for writing is:

• Author's Purpose

• Author's Perspective

• Author's Point of View

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

What is used to identify which character is talking/performing an action?

• Character tags

• Narrator Lines

• Cast of Character

• Stage Directions

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the main message or idea that supported in argumentative writing?

• Narrative

• Topic

• Claim

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Where is the tension at the highest point in a story?

• At the Exposition

• In the Rising Action

• At the climax

• At the Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

An informational text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two things

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

• Alphabetical Order

• Advantages and Disadvantages

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The main problem the character(s) face(s)

• The Enemy

• Conflict

• Nothing

• Struggle for power

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Hints in the text that help a reader understand a difficult or unusual word

• Context clues

• Glossary

• Index

• Footnotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is it called when the characters are talking to each other?

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Stage Directions

• Narration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

When are the characters, setting, and background information introduced in a story?

• Exposition

• Inciting Event

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5