Summer School - STAAR Review

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Elements of plot in correct order?

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Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language? Don’t worry, I know money does not grow on trees!

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metaphor

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The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?

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theme

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Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?

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imagery

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What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time. Make an inference for the above situation. Options: It's a great time to get some house work done, There is a good chance it is going to rain, School will probably be cancelled, This will be great day to do something outside.

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This will be great day to do something outside.

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In the first stanza, the poet uses the words “Over the years” and “From thousands of walks” to —
Options: show that the dog still finds the walk exciting, suggest that each walk follows the same sequence of events, illustrate what the dog enjoys about going on a walk, describe the reasons why the pasture is off-limits

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suggest that each walk follows the same sequence of events

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Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.

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accomplishments and promises

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What is the author's primary purpose for writing an article about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions?

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To persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.

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Conversation between two characters is called...

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A dialogue

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What describes the characters and helps you understand what the characters are thinking or feeling? Options: Props, Movement, Rules, Stage Directions

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Stage Directions