STAAR Vocabulary

When two words rhyme in the same line of poetry

To have an effect on; to have power over

The problem in the story

"Her hair was ribbons of gold" is an example of

To consider, look over, review; judge

Which is NOT a type of figurative language?

Another word for something that is helpful

A character trait describing people who think they are better than others

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Modest or meek; not proud, bold or conceited; never brags

The various methods of communication information

To stress, call attention to, point out

Fiction that involves an event in history, historical facts, events, or people, but is not true

Mental pictures the reader gets from descriptions and figures of speech

Something that is debatable, not accepted by all

mental pictures the readers gets from descriptions and figures of speech

Something that gets in the way of a goal

"His mom cooked enough food to feed the whole city" is an example of

To give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction

A division or type of literature