5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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The sun smiled down on the Earth.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain in writing means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.