STAAR Review

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True or False: Stage directions are read aloud.

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False

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'The memory comes rushing over you like a wave'?

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Simile

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How many body paragraphs do you need in your essay?

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Four

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What type of question is this? Catherine wants to expand on the idea she expressed in sentence two. Which sentence can she add?

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Add

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What is a device where the speaker refers to something that the reader needs prior knowledge of or experience with in order to understand?

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Allusion

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What is the definition of a simile?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

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To provide instructions for actors and directors regarding movement and actions.

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What is the structure of a standard essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What does it mean to 'substitute' in writing?

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To replace one word or sentence with another.