STAAR EOC English II Review - 2025 (Hall)

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false, such as 'Most mammals give birth to live young.'

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What is a transition word that indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?

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'Because' is a transition word that indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What is the best strategy for annotating a nonfiction passage?

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Identify the controlling idea, highlight supporting details, circle unfamiliar words, and underline interesting sentences.

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What is the purpose of revising an essay?

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To check for major content and structural improvements.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in a text?

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To enhance imagery and deeper meaning.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is the controlling idea in a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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To add notes, comments, or highlights to a text to enhance understanding.

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What is the role of imagery in writing?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create mental pictures and evoke sensory experiences.