ARE YOU STAAR READY??? - Part I

A story that explains the source or cause of a natural event or a human action is 

The words that are spoken

A pattern of nonfiction text that looks at the similarities and differences

Sensory language in a text can appeal to the 

The use of language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind

"The eerie silence was shattered by her scream," is an example of

The Missouri Compromise is a good example of

If a mother expresses concern about her child's choice of friends, she is

What is the main idea of a text?

When an author organizes the events or parts within the text in time order, he/she is using

What is an author's purpose in writing?

Example of an origin myth is

To stand for

Supporting details are

a group of lines that forms a verse of a poem or song

When reading about historical figures, most authors use ________ to tell about their lives.

The Grand Canyon's land forms are good examples of

A scene in the story that goes back to the past

When asked if something is being emphasized, what are they asking?