English I STAAR Terms Review

What is irony in literature?

• A literary device where the intended meaning is the same as the actual meaning.

• A literary device that involves a contrast between expectation and reality.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does a thesis statement do?

• A thesis statement provides a summary of the entire essay.

• A thesis statement restates the prompt, answers the question, and gives your reasons.

• A thesis statement introduces the main topic without any details.

• A thesis statement is a question that the essay will answer.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself for effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to inanimate objects.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the general atmosphere of a story; how the reader feels while reading it?

• Tone

• Theme

• Mood

• Setting

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

• First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• First-person point of view uses 'he' or 'she', while third-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we'.

• First-person point of view is used in formal writing, while third-person point of view is used in informal writing.

• First-person point of view uses 'you', while third-person point of view uses 'they'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device that provides a hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and actions.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is it called when characters are actually speaking to each other in a novel, play, or movie?

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Narration

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay's main points.

• To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.

• To present the thesis statement clearly.

• To conclude the essay effectively.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human entities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the feeling the reader gets from the text.

• Tone is the emotional response of the reader, while mood is the author's perspective on the subject.

• Tone and mood are interchangeable terms that both refer to the author's style.

• Tone is the setting of the story, while mood is the plot development.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4