STAAR 5th Grade Reading Vocabulary #1

What is the part of the story where the conflict is introduced?

• Climax: The turning point of the story where the conflict reaches its peak.

• Exposition: The beginning part of a story where characters and settings are introduced.

• Resolution: The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

• Rising Action: The series of events that lead up to the climax.

What is the lesson you learn from the story?

• Theme: The overall idea in the story, such as family, honesty, friendship, or tolerance.

• Plot: The sequence of events that make up the story.

• Character Development: The growth and change of characters throughout the story.

• Setting: The time and place in which the story occurs.

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 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 way of expressing ideas in writing.

• Narrative: A story or account of events.

• Format: The physical layout of a written work.

What is the central message or insight of a story?

• A lesson that can be learned from a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The characters involved in the story.

• The sequence of events in the 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 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 struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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

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

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

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

What is the order that things happen in a story?

• Chronological Order: The sequence in which events occur.

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

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

• Parallel Order: Events that happen simultaneously.

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 based on historical events.

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