Hyperbolean extremeexaggerationAuthor’sclaim– astatement ofthe author’spoint of view.Characterv. Societywhen a characteris in conflict withsociety, thecommunity,etc. (ex. slavery,a Jew v. Nazis)Foreshadowing– hint aboutevents that willhappen laterthat buildssuspenseDetails– the bits andpieces ofinformationthat supportthe main ideaCharacterv.character– When twocharacters areagainst eachother (ex.Batman v. TheJoker) Imagerya description thatstrongly appeals tothe 5 senses(sight, smell,hearing, taste, andtouch.) Tone– the attitude,or feeling, thatthe author hasabout thesubject.Dialoguethe wordsthat arespoken bythe actorsMoodthe feeling oremotion thereader getswhen readinga passage.Characterv. naturewhen a characteris in conflict withsomething innature likethe weather, ananimal or diseaseExternalConflicta character isstruggling againstan outside force,such asanother character,nature, or society. Nonfictionpassages tellabout real-lifepeople, places,things, ideas,or eventsTheme– the lessonabout lifethat theauthor wantsto get acrossSummarya shortenedversion of thetext thatfocuses on themain idea ofthe work.FallingAction- events thatfollow theclimax andreducetensionAuthor’spurposetheauthor’sreason forwriting.Protagonistthe maincharacterin thestoryInternalConflict-- a character isstruggling withinhimself or herself.The struggle isbased on desires,beliefs, feelings, orneeds. MetaphorComparingtwo thingsnot usinglike or asRisingActionevents thatincreasetensionabout theconflictMainideathe who or thewhat of a passage+ the mostimportantinformation aboutthe who orthe what.Symbolism–is a person, place,or thing thatrepresents somethingbeyond its literalmeaning. (Ex. Aheart may representlove.) CharacterTraitsqualitiesthat definethem (ex.honesty)Resolutionthe finaloutcomeof thestoryCauseandEffectSettingWhere andwhen thestory takesplaceFlashback– when theauthor pausesin the story todescribe eventsthat happenedin the pastDrama– a play. It ismeant to beperformedon stage foran audience.Hyperbolean extremeexaggerationAuthor’sclaim– astatement ofthe author’spoint of view.Characterv. Societywhen a characteris in conflict withsociety, thecommunity,etc. (ex. slavery,a Jew v. Nazis)Foreshadowing– hint aboutevents that willhappen laterthat buildssuspenseDetails– the bits andpieces ofinformationthat supportthe main ideaCharacterv.character– When twocharacters areagainst eachother (ex.Batman v. TheJoker) Imagerya description thatstrongly appeals tothe 5 senses(sight, smell,hearing, taste, andtouch.) Tone– the attitude,or feeling, thatthe author hasabout thesubject.Dialoguethe wordsthat arespoken bythe actorsMoodthe feeling oremotion thereader getswhen readinga passage.Characterv. naturewhen a characteris in conflict withsomething innature likethe weather, ananimal or diseaseExternalConflicta character isstruggling againstan outside force,such asanother character,nature, or society. Nonfictionpassages tellabout real-lifepeople, places,things, ideas,or eventsTheme– the lessonabout lifethat theauthor wantsto get acrossSummarya shortenedversion of thetext thatfocuses on themain idea ofthe work.FallingAction- events thatfollow theclimax andreducetensionAuthor’spurposetheauthor’sreason forwriting.Protagonistthe maincharacterin thestoryInternalConflict-- a character isstruggling withinhimself or herself.The struggle isbased on desires,beliefs, feelings, orneeds. MetaphorComparingtwo thingsnot usinglike or asRisingActionevents thatincreasetensionabout theconflictMainideathe who or thewhat of a passage+ the mostimportantinformation aboutthe who orthe what.Symbolism–is a person, place,or thing thatrepresents somethingbeyond its literalmeaning. (Ex. Aheart may representlove.) CharacterTraitsqualitiesthat definethem (ex.honesty)Resolutionthe finaloutcomeof thestoryCauseandEffectSettingWhere andwhen thestory takesplaceFlashback– when theauthor pausesin the story todescribe eventsthat happenedin the pastDrama– a play. It ismeant to beperformedon stage foran audience.

8th Reading STAAR Vocabulary - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. an extreme exaggeration
    Hyperbole
  2. – a statement of the author’s point of view.
    Author’s claim
  3. when a character is in conflict with society, the community, etc. (ex. slavery, a Jew v. Nazis)
    Character v. Society
  4. – hint about events that will happen later that builds suspense
    Foreshadowing
  5. – the bits and pieces of information that support the main idea
    Details
  6. – When two characters are against each other (ex. Batman v. The Joker)
    Character v. character
  7. a description that strongly appeals to the 5 senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.)
    Imagery
  8. – the attitude, or feeling, that the author has about the subject.
    Tone
  9. the words that are spoken by the actors
    Dialogue
  10. the feeling or emotion the reader gets when reading a passage.
    Mood
  11. when a character is in conflict with something in nature like the weather, an animal or disease
    Character v. nature
  12. a character is struggling against an outside force, such as another character, nature, or society.
    External Conflict
  13. passages tell about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
    Nonfiction
  14. – the lesson about life that the author wants to get across
    Theme
  15. a shortened version of the text that focuses on the main idea of the work.
    Summary
  16. - events that follow the climax and reduce tension
    Falling Action
  17. the author’s reason for writing.
    Author’s purpose
  18. the main character in the story
    Protagonist
  19. - a character is struggling within himself or herself. The struggle is based on desires, beliefs, feelings, or needs.
    Internal Conflict -
  20. Comparing two things not using like or as
    Metaphor
  21. events that increase tension about the conflict
    Rising Action
  22. the who or the what of a passage + the most important information about the who or the what.
    Main idea
  23. –is a person, place, or thing that represents something beyond its literal meaning. (Ex. A heart may represent love.)
    Symbolism
  24. qualities that define them (ex. honesty)
    Character Traits
  25. the final outcome of the story
    Resolution
  26. Cause and Effect
  27. Where and when the story takes place
    Setting
  28. – when the author pauses in the story to describe events that happened in the past
    Flashback
  29. – a play. It is meant to be performed on stage for an audience.
    Drama