7th grade STAAR Reading Review

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is an inference?

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An educated guess based on text evidence.

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How can you make an inference from a text?

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By analyzing clues and details provided in the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A lesson or message that the author conveys through the story.

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Identify an example of a theme.

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The importance of friendship in overcoming challenges.

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What is the cause-effect organizational structure?

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A structure that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Identify an example of cause-effect structure.

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"Eating unhealthy food can lead to health problems."

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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Identify an example of figurative language.

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"Time is a thief." (metaphor)