STAAR Vocabulary in Context

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What is a caption?

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Small text found near a picture that provides important information about that picture.

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What is alliteration?

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The repeating of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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What is a drama?

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A type of writing meant to be performed in front of an audience.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a summary?

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A short description with the main points.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea?

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The most important point or message in a text.

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What is a character?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a setting?

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The time and place where a story occurs.