STAAR Reading Review

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a story based on made-up characters and events.

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What tool can I use to look up definitions of unfamiliar words?

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A dictionary is used to look up the definitions of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'the effect' refer to?

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The effect refers to the result of what happened.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

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The main purpose of a narrative text is to tell a story.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character, or protagonist.