Wonders of Staryu and Starmie

Central Idea and Supporting Details: What is the central idea of the text?

• Staryu and Starmie’s appearance and abilities captivate people and trainers alike.

• Staryu and Starmie's evolution involves a symmetrical masterpiece.

• Psychic abilities enhance battles, making Staryu and Starmie a good choice for trainers.

• The interconnectedness between Staryu and Starmie and their aquatic environment is important to their ecosystem.

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Cause and Effect Relationship: What is the benefit of Staryu's radiant glow?

• It allows it to use telepathy (communicate without speaking)

• It’s a defense mechanism that disorients predators.

• It attracts predators.

• It helps it evolve into Starmie

Using Textual Evidence: Which sentence provides evidence that trainers value Staryu and Starmie for their unique abilities in battles?

• Starmie, with its psychic abilities, can sense danger and swiftly escape from predators.

• Trainers often seek Staryu and Starmie for their psychic abilities in battles.

• Both Staryu and Starmie are known for their incredible speed and agility in water.

• Imagine a Pokémon communicating through telepathy, sensing thoughts and emotions.

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Inference: What can be inferred about the role of Staryu's suction-cup-like arms in the ecosystem based on the text?

• Stary primarily relies on its radiant glow for survival.

• Staryu's suction-cup-like arms aid in feeding on tiny aquatic creatures and plants.

• Staryu's psychic abilities make it the dominant Pokémon in the ocean.

• Staryu avoids predators by swiftly escaping using its psychic powers.

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Explain why trainers and researchers are drawn to the mysteries surrounding Staryu and Starmie, providing evidence from the text to support your answer. (Restate the question and answer. Then include an evidence from the text. You should have two sentences in total.)

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