STAAR 5th Grade Reading Vocabulary #1

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A comparison between two unlike things that does NOT use 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that emphasizes similarities between two things.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for effect.

What is the plot of a story?

• The main events that occur in a story.

• The characters' backgrounds and motivations.

• The setting and time period of the story.

• The moral lesson conveyed by the story.

What is a point of view in literature?

• The perspective from which a story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

• The main theme or message of a story.

• The physical setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

What is a parody?

• A serious critique of a literary work.

• A humorous or satirical imitation of a piece of literature or writing.

• A detailed analysis of a poem.

• A historical account of a literary movement.

What is a theme in literature?

• A character's journey throughout the story.

• The central idea or message in a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

What is a simile?

• A type of metaphor that compares two things directly.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'My dog is as smelly as dirty socks.'

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A poetic device that uses rhythm and rhyme.

What is a stanza?

• A type of rhyme scheme in poetry.

• A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

• A literary device used to create imagery.

• A specific type of poem that tells a story.

What is a character in a story?

• A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• The main theme or message of the story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The plot or sequence of events in the story.

What is a conflict in literature?

• A struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting in a story.

• The resolution of a story's main problem.

What is a narrative?

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A summary of events in chronological order.

• A fictional account with no basis in reality.