STAAR Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to have your head in the clouds?

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It means you are not focusing or are daydreaming.

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What does it mean to clarify instructions?

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To clarify instructions means to explain them in a way that makes them easier to understand.

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What does the phrase 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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It means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What are supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.