5th Grade STAAR Review 2

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a root word that changes its meaning.

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What does the phrase 'There are butterflies in my stomach' mean?

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It means 'I'm nervous.'

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare and contrast means to observe two or more similarities and differences between objects, situations, or characters.

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What is a drama?

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A drama is a type of play that tells a story through dialogue and action.

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What is evidence in a text?

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Evidence consists of examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer.

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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 emphasize a point.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.