STAAR Prep 2024

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Sally sold seashells by the seashore.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He drew a line as straight as an arrow.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts. Example: 'The sun was beating down on me.'

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels as they read the text.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a condensed form.

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What is setting in literature?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the events and characters.