Reading-STAAR Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What does 'point of view' (POV) mean in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated, such as 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they' and presents the story from an outside perspective.

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What is theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or lesson that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The main idea is the primary topic of a text, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson about life or human nature.