English Staar Review

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What is personification?

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Giving human-like traits to non-living objects.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional feeling that a piece of literature evokes in the reader.

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What is the significance of character relationships in a story?

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Character relationships can drive the plot and develop themes.

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What are the main types of literary genres?

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Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Folklore.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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

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How can you identify the mood of a passage?

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By analyzing the word choice, imagery, and tone used by the author.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is a literary device?

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A technique used by authors to produce a specific effect in their writing.

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What is the role of evidence in literary analysis?

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Evidence supports claims and interpretations made about a text.

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What is the definition of a genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.