Reading STAAR Review

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What is the 'Theme' of a story?

Back

The lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.'

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To take what you know and what you have read to come up with a conclusion.

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What are stanzas in poetry?

Back

Stanzas are like paragraphs in fiction and non-fiction writing.

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What character trait is shown by someone who is very good at sports?

Back

Athletic.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is personification?

Back

Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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To wrap up the story and provide closure to the reader.