EOC STAAR English Prep

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What belongs in a thesis statement?

Back

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

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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.

Front

What is an example of onomatopoeia?

Back

The buzzing bee flew away.

Front

Imagery has to do with what?

Back

The five senses.

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.

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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'.

Front

What is the function of a topic sentence?

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To state the main idea of a paragraph.