STAAR Academic Vocabulary Review

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Editing

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The process of reviewing and correcting written text for mistakes in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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Character Foil

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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Flashback

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A narrative technique that involves a transition to an earlier time in the story to provide background or context.

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Use of Language (Word Choice)

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The specific words an author selects to convey meaning and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Dialogue

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a literary work.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influenced by the author's word choice and style.

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Author's Craft

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The techniques and choices an author makes in writing to convey meaning and engage the reader.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of a story.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.