STAAR ENGLISH II REVIEW

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Define foreshadowing.

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A hint at something that will happen later.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'In fact, one New York City study found that 27 percent of fast-food customers.'

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In fact, one New York City study found that 27 percent of fast-food customers used information about calorie counts to make their choices.

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What change needs to be made in the sentence: 'A college football player might not notice the first few tackles in a game, but an NFL player can spot it right away!'?

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Change 'it' to 'them'.

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What change should be made in the sentence: 'I admit that I had enjoyed going to middle school the last 3 years until now.'?

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Change 'had enjoyed' to 'have enjoyed'.

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What change needs to be made in the sentence: 'College grant programs can now help students pursue an education and improve their lifes.'?

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Change 'lifes' to 'lives'.

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What is the definition of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.