STAAR Reading Review

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the lesson learned, message, or moral of a story.

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What are free verse poems?

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Free verse poems do not rhyme or have rhythm.

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What are context clues?

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Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a type of figurative language where the same sound is repeated at the beginning of words, like in 'Teddy tiger tried tying tepees together.'

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To show how 2 or more things are different.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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What is a moral in a story?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story, often related to right and wrong.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem can vary, but it often aims to express feelings, tell a story, or convey an idea.