STAAR Reading Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I have a never-ending supply of money!'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the moral or lesson of the story, often reflecting on human experiences or societal issues.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief account that contains the main points of the text, highlighting the essential information.

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What is a playwright?

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A playwright is an author who writes plays, which are dramatic works intended for performance.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create effects or convey ideas.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides closure to the text, often reinforcing the main idea.