STAAR Reading Review Collection

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the story and all the events in it.

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What is an example of text structure in a passage?

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An example of text structure is comparison and contrast.

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What indicates a simile in a text?

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Words like 'sweep through the yard like a broom' indicate a simile.

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What is an informational text?

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An informational text is nonfiction.

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What are subheadings?

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Subheadings are titles or headings that divide sections of a text.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on facts.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.