Reading STAAR Prep Extravaganza

An interruption in a story that refers back to something that happened in the past.

Authors use this text structure to describe a complication and a way to resolve it.

A brief retelling of a passage which includes only the main idea and important details.

"Paragraph 15 is mainly about ..." This sentence stem is related to:

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "you, your"

The character who opposes or is in conflict with the protagonist.

When two or more characters engage in conversation with each other.

The main character in a drama or literary work.

The way an author organizes a text.

"The most likely reason the author wrote this ..." This sentence stem is related to:

"The author's choice of words create an atmosphere ..." This sentence stem is related to:

A statement of beliefs or feelings.

The author's attitude towards the subject

Determining the meaning of a word by the words around it.

A hint of what is to come

A universal lesson or idea about life conveyed by a story.

The point of view which uses pronouns like "He, she, they"

An author uses this text structure to explain how things happen in order.

Types of literature, such as poetry, drama, or fiction.

"Which phrase from the story reveals ..." This sentence stem is related to:

A group of lines that form a division in a poem.

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "I, me, we"

What is this question stem related to? "The author organizes this article by . . ."

"Which sentence from the story supports the idea ..." This sentence stem is related to:

The author's overall reason for writing a passage or using a specific word or phrase.

Evidence from a text that proves or supports a conclusion.

"Which of the following definitions of the word ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources.