STAAR Review

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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Which of the following is NOT an author's purpose?

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Exasperate the reader with information.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the overall message or lesson learned from the story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the story revolves around.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is introduced in the exposition of a story?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.