English II STAAR review- REVISE/EDIT

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech that gives human traits to a non-human thing.

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What is the purpose of a transition in writing?

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To connect ideas and improve the flow of the text.

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Choose the correct form: My cat ran over ________.

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there

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What is the most effective way to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences improves clarity and coherence.

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How can you distinguish between stage directions and dialogue in a drama?

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Stage directions are in italics and parentheses.

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the role of dialogue in a drama?

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To convey characters' thoughts, emotions, and actions.

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What does it mean to revise a text?

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To review and make changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.