English Staar Review

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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To explain or inform.

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What should you do in the revising/editing section?

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Make the changes in the text and look for the correct answer.

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What is the main idea of your essay called?

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Thesis.

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Which strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

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Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words; make notes in the margins; justify your answers with evidence from the text.

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Expository writing is _____________?

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Informational text.

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What is the definition of expository writing?

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A type of writing that aims to explain, inform, or describe.

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What is a thesis statement?

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

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What are the key components of an essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What is the role of the introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A paragraph that develops a specific point related to the thesis.