English I STAAR/EOC

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a figurative language that appeals to one or more of the five senses (touch, sight, smell, taste, hearing). It helps create vivid and descriptive scenes in writing.

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What is the scoring range for the STAAR Expository Essay?

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The STAAR Expository Essay is scored on a scale of 0-4, not 1-4.

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What is the formula for writing a thesis statement in STAAR Composition?

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The formula is: prompt + idea 1 and idea 2.

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How much time is allotted for completing the STAAR Test?

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Students have 5 hours to complete the STAAR Test.

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What should you do first when answering the Revision/Editing STAAR portion?

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You should read the questions and circle the hot words.

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Define 'figurative language'.

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Figurative language is a literary device that 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 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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, stating that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear in conjunction, such as 'deafening silence'.