Bradley 8th Grade English STAAR Review

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What is the difference between 'compliment' and 'complement'?

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'Compliment' is a polite expression of praise or admiration. 'Complement' refers to something that completes or goes well with something.

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What do you look for when making comparisons?

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Similarities.

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What is chronological order?

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Writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; it refers to the sequence of events.

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What does 'convey' mean?

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To show or communicate something.

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What skill is being asked when the author organizes a selection?

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Text structure.

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Define 'main idea'.

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is 'supporting details'?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What does 'conflict' refer to in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is 'compare and contrast'?

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A method of examining the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.