ULTIMATE STAAR REVIEW ALL GENRES

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What does it mean to verify information?

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To fact-check evidence in order to assess credibility.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The highest point of tension or drama in a story, which often leads to the resolution.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To use your background knowledge and clues in the text or picture to figure out what is happening.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What are persuasive techniques?

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Methods used to convince or influence an audience's beliefs or actions.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the difference between 'extreme' and 'extremely'?

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'Extreme' is an adjective describing something very intense, while 'extremely' is an adverb that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the role of background knowledge in reading comprehension?

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It helps readers make connections and understand the text better.