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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 31mins
Hints given to a reader by the author which communicate a hidden or embedded message.
Context clues
graphic elements
inferences
convey
The process of taking context clues & coming to a logical conclusion based on the evidence presented.
stage directions
context clues
inference
convey
Any tool, other than the text itself, to help the reader understand the themes of a selection better. Ex. Pictures, quotes, text boxes, modified text: italics, bold, all caps...
context clues
graphic elements
stage directions
convey
inference
Directions given out side of the lines in a screen play to help the reader understand the full context of a theatrical production.
stanza
line
emphasize
graphic elements
How an author chooses to organize information or plot structure in a selection.
context clues
inference
stage directions
organizational pattern
The word STAAR uses to refer to any passage, poem, play, or article.
selection
convey
stanza
dialogue
To present information to the reader
context clues
inference
line
convey
To make VERY obvious to the reader
convey
emphasize
stanza
stage directions
In poetry, a sentence is called this...
dialogue
stanza
poem
line
In poetry, a group of lines much like a paragraph..
line
stanza
tone
selection
Actively spoken words in a selection; denoted by the use of "quotation marks"
line
text clues
dialogue
tone
A word used in to mean adding to or making more efficient
tone
line
selection
contributes
An emotional or a psychological problem taking place within a character...
internal conflict
selection
tone
mood
A way of seeing beyond just the surface information
line
convey
theme
insight
The subject or message being presented within a selection; themes are universal, not just bound to one story
tone
theme
inference
stanza
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a narrative is told.
The problem in the story.
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The main idea or message in a plot.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
What is second person limited omniscient point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
What is first person point of view?
The narrative is told by one of the characters and seen only through his or her eyes.
Narrator is all knowing; the author is telling the story, using the words they and them.
A character is telling the story using we or you.
The perspective from which from which a narrative is told.
The exposition is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
Conflict is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
The setting is....
the problem in the story.
about figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
The characters are
the problem in the story.
the figures in a literary work who are often human, but can also represent other beings (animals, etc.).
Time and place in which the events of a narrative
occur.
The part of the story that informs the reader about characters and setting.
Rising action is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The climax is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The falling action is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The resolution is
The culmination or ending of a fictional plot.
The events leading from the climax to the resolution.
Once conflict is established, related events occur working toward climax.
A turning point in the action; often when a character takes action to end conflict.
The theme is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
The protagonist is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
The antagonist is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
Characterization is...
The main idea or message in the plot.
The main character who drives the plot.
The character who creates the problem.
The various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
Direct characterization is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
Conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Indirect characterization is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
the conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Dialogue is..
the various means by which an author describes, and develops a character in a literary work.
when he author explicitly presents and explains what the character is like by telling the reader about the character.
when he author shows what a character is like through actions statements, thoughts, and feelings.
the conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
Pacing is...
conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
a stylistic device, which shows how fast a story unfolds.
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
the main idea or message in a plot.
Description is...
conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.
a stylistic device, which shows how fast a story unfolds.
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
What is an expression that is not to be taken literally? Example: I'll give you a penny for your thoughts, The ball is in your court, Stop beating aroung the bush
Symbolism
Figurative Language
Protagonist
Idiom
To make judgments and form opinions about what you are reading.
Editorial
Theme
Elaborate
Evaluate
The reason something happens and the result
Cause-Effect
Dialogue
Allusion
Chronological
An exaggerated statement used to make a strong effect. Example: My dog is so ugly, we have to pay people to pet him
Idiom
Sensory Details
Hyperbole
Metaphor
The character or force that is the opponent or enemy fo the main character
Protagonist
Bias
Narrative
Antagonist
A word that is the opposite of another word
Synonym
Antonym
Idiom
Central Idea
When an object or image is use to represent something beyond it's literal meaning; Example: to the United States, the American Flag symbolizes ideals such as freedom, patriotism and pride.
Allusion
Symbolism
Propaganda
Hyperbole
A strong positive or negative feeling you have about a person, group, or issue; a prejudice due to political affiliation, race, rligion, gender, or physical or mental impairment
Bias
Propaganda
Personification
Editorial
