STAAR Reading Genre questions

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What should you do before the test?

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Eat Breakfast

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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What is a 'stanza' in a poem?

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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Which genre has scenes?

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Drama

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is a 'main idea'?

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The most important point or concept in a text.

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What does 'persuasive' mean?

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Intended to convince someone to do or believe something.

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What is 'traditional literature'?

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Stories that have been passed down through generations, often including folktales and fairy tales.

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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).