English I STAAR EOC

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What is the main idea of an essay?

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The thesis is the main idea of your essay.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to how the author expresses their attitude through their writing.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human-like traits to non-living objects.

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What is an example of personification?

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"The scrumptious desserts were calling out my name" is an example of personification.

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Choose the correct form: My hair is losing _______________________ color.

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its

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The introduction sets the stage for the essay, presenting the topic and the thesis.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.