English 2 STAAR Prep Practice

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What words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order?

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next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

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What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Dan’s dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove.'?

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Alliteration

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What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work called?

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Theme

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Which sentence uses 'except' or 'accept' correctly?

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The movie was great except for the ending.

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What words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast?

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different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive, while 'except' means to exclude.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.