English 2 STAAR Prep Practice

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What is an effective thesis statement?

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An effective thesis statement clearly expresses the main idea of an essay and provides a specific argument or perspective. For example: 'English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words. For example: 'The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake.'

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What is the main idea of an essay?

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The main idea of an essay is the central point or argument that the writer wants to convey, often encapsulated in the thesis statement.

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What words indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Words that indicate a compare and contrast structure include: different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as.

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What words indicate a cause and effect structure?

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Words that indicate a cause and effect structure include: consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to provide a clear and concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life conveyed in a literary work, while the main idea is the primary point or argument presented in a specific piece of writing.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help guide the reader through the text, indicating relationships between concepts.