STAAR Reading 7th Grade Review

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What does it mean if a sentence suggests an action?

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It indicates that the sentence provides evidence or context that implies a specific action took place.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is a commonplace assertion?

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A commonplace assertion is a statement that many people assume to be true, but is not necessarily.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement that can be proven with text evidence.

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What does the word 'affable' mean?

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Affable means good-natured and friendly.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of a piece of writing.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the significance of text evidence?

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Text evidence supports claims or arguments made in writing, providing credibility.

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What is a metaphor?

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