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Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

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Imagery: Words that create vivid pictures in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.

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When I don't know what a word means, even if it's from the question, I should use ______ to figure out its meaning.

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Both Dictionary and Context Clues: Using a dictionary provides definitions, while context clues help infer meaning from surrounding text.

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Can I use a regular dictionary and a bilingual (yellow) dictionary on the STAAR Reading test?

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True: Students are allowed to use both types of dictionaries during the test.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What tells the moral or the lesson of the story?

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Theme: The central idea or message that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'buzz', 'bang', 'sizzle'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.