STAAR 5th Grade Reading Vocabulary #1

What is the order that things happen in a story?

• Chronological Order: The sequence in which events occur.

• Random Order: Events that happen without a specific sequence.

• Reverse Order: Events that are told from last to first.

• Parallel Order: Events that occur simultaneously.

What is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story?

• Foreshadowing: A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• Imagery: A literary device that uses descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind.

• Symbolism: A literary device that uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• Irony: A literary device that involves a contrast between expectation and reality.

What is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

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

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.

• Analogy: A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

• Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

What is a story that explains why things happen in nature and often includes gods and goddesses?

• Myth: A traditional story that explains natural phenomena.

• Fable: A short story that conveys a moral lesson.

• Legend: A narrative that is believed to be historical but is not verifiable.

• Fairy Tale: A children's story about magical beings and events.

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true.

• Simile: A figure of speech that compares two different things.

• Allegory: A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning.

• Personification: A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals or inanimate objects.

What is the type of writing that includes fiction, non-fiction, poems, and mystery?

• Genre: A category of writing that defines the style and content.

• Style: A specific manner of expression in writing.

• Narrative: A spoken or written account of connected events.

• Format: The arrangement of text and images in a document.

What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

• Conflict: The main problem or challenge faced by characters.

• Resolution: The solution to the conflict in the story.

• Theme: The underlying message or main idea of the story.

• Characterization: The process of creating and developing a character.

What is the central message or insight of a story?

• Theme: The underlying message or main idea of a story.

• Moral: A lesson that can be learned from a story.

• Plot: The sequence of events in a story.

• Character: The individuals who take part in the action of a story.

What is a short poem or song that expresses feelings?

• Lyric: A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions.

• Haiku: A traditional form of Japanese poetry.

• Sonnet: A poem of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme.

• Ballad: A narrative poem that tells a story.

What are pictures formed in the mind using your imagination?

• Imagery: Descriptive language that creates visual representations.

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that implies a comparison.

• Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• Allegory: A narrative that uses characters and events to represent deeper meanings.