English 2 STAAR Prep Practice

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What does 'Theme' in literature mean?

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Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader.

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What is an example of an allusion?

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"Chocolate is his Kryptonite" is an example of allusion.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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The phrase 'The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake' is an example of alliteration.

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What makes an effective thesis statement?

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An effective thesis statement clearly presents the main argument and is specific, such as 'English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.'

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Which words indicate chronological order?

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Words like next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, and after indicate chronological order.

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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.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.