7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What is lyrical poetry?

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Poetry that has a set rhyme or rhythm.

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What do pictures, diagrams, and graphs help with in reading?

Back

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

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What is a hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story.

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What does 'author's message' refer to?

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The lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.