STAAR Practice: Nonfiction

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What is a problem-and-solution organizational pattern?

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A structure in writing where a problem is presented followed by one or more solutions.

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What does it mean to emphasize something in a text?

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To give special importance or prominence to a particular idea or point.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The central point or concept that the paragraph discusses.

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What is the definition of 'structure' in a text?

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The way in which a text is organized, including its layout and the arrangement of ideas.

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What is a topic in a text?

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The subject or main idea that the text discusses.

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What is a summary?

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A brief retelling of the main ideas or important points in a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without changing the meaning.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean to identify a topic while reading?

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To recognize the subject or main idea that the text is focused on.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the discussion.