What is this STAAR Question Asking Me?

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a piece of writing.

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What does 'most likely' mean?

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'Most likely' means probably or expected to happen.

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What skill is used to identify the theme of a story?

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The skill used is understanding the theme, which involves recognizing the lesson or moral of the story.

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What type of question includes the word 'suggests'?

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This indicates an inference question, where you need to draw conclusions based on hints in the text.

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What does 'text structure' refer to?

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Text structure refers to how an author organizes information in a text, such as chronological order, cause and effect, or problem and solution.

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What is the difference between 'main idea' and 'theme'?

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The main idea is the primary point of a text, while the theme is the deeper message or lesson.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does 'conflict' mean in literature?

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Conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is character motivation?

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Character motivation is the reason behind a character's actions and decisions in a story.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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You can identify the author's purpose by analyzing the text for clues about why the author wrote it, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.