English Staar Review

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What is the structure of an introduction in an essay?

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Hook + Thesis

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What is a claim in writing?

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Where you tell what that paragraph is going to be about.

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What transitions can be used to show examples?

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like, such as, for example, for instance.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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How the author says something.

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What strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

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Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words; make notes in the margins; justify your answers with evidence from the text; All of the above.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?

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To grab the reader's attention.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is the underlying message, while main idea is the primary point of the text.

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What is the role of evidence in writing?

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To support claims and arguments.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.