STAAR Reading Review

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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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.

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How does the setting affect the plot?

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The setting provides the time and place of the story, influencing the characters' actions and the overall plot development.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is the difference between a character and a protagonist?

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A character is any person, animal, or figure in a story, while the protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension.