English STAAR Practice

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What is the best way to end a persuasive essay?

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You should write a counter-argument and restate your thesis.

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Which words indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

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What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Dan’s dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove.'?

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Alliteration

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What is the author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature?

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tone

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What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

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theme

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What is a persuasive essay?

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A persuasive essay is a piece of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What is the purpose of a counter-argument in an essay?

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To acknowledge opposing viewpoints and strengthen the original argument.

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is the difference between 'theme' and 'main idea'?

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Theme is the underlying message or insight of a work, while the main idea is the primary point or argument presented.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.