Reading STAAR Review

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What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration?

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A photograph is a real image captured by a camera, while an illustration is a drawing or artwork created by an artist.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate natural sounds, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What are the four main purposes of an author's writing?

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The four main purposes are to persuade, inform, explain, and entertain.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is something that is known or can be proven true or verified.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to use clues from the text to come up with an answer based on the information provided in the story.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create imagery or express ideas.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.