English Staar Review

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What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'have you ever seen the empire state building'?

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Have you ever seen the Empire State Building?

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What is the contraction for 'it is'?

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it's

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What is mood in literature?

Back

How the reader feels.

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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To explain or inform.

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Which transitions indicate chronological order?

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first, next, before, now, finally.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence; effect is a noun meaning the result.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true.