Unit 1 Reading STAAR Vocab

Term: Foreshadowing

• the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story

• events arranged in order of time

• to look up to someone

• the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot

Definition: Bragging, arrogant

• bossy

• unique

• boastful

• proud

Term: unique

• openly or boldly resisting authority or rules

• one of a kind; unusual or rare

• done quickly or with little thought; fast

• openly or boldly resisting authority or rules

Definition: completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.

• exasperated

• astonished

• devastated

• bewildered

Definition: to look up to someone, a feeling of approval.

• respect

• envy

• admiration

• ambitions

Term: Third Person Omniscient POV.

• the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot

• action that interrupts to show an event that happened at an earlier time which is necessary to better understanding

• the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

• the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.

What is the definition of 'Flashback'?

• a) action that interrupts to show an event that happened at an earlier time which is necessary to better understanding

• b) the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

• c) without troubles, worries, or responsibilities

• d) the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot.

What does the term 'hasty' mean?

• defiant

• hasty

• harsh

• haste

What is the meaning of 'third person limited point of view'?

• the reason an author writes the text--to persuade, inform, explain and entertain

• the character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others

• one of a kind; unusual or rare

• the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

What is the meaning of the term 'carefree'?

• troubled, worried, anxious

• bragging, arrogant

• without troubles, worries, or responsibilities

• openly or boldly resisting authority or rules.