EOC STAAR English Prep

Front

What belongs in a thesis statement?

Back

A restate of the prompt and the answer to the prompt.

Front

What is the correct order of components for a standard five-paragraph essay?

Back

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion.

Front

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

Back

Before dinner, I need to walk the dog, feed the cat and clean my room.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is an example of onomatopoeia?

Back

The buzzing bee flew away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Imagery has to do with what?

Back

The five senses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What are the components of a strong introduction?

Back

Hook, background information, and thesis statement.

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

Back

To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the function of a topic sentence?

Back

To state the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2