5th Grade STAAR Reading

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What does it mean when someone says they would 'move mountains' for someone?

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It means they would do anything for that person.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to observe similarities and differences between two or more objects, situations, or characters.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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The purpose of informative writing is to provide information and facts to the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or knowledge about a particular subject.