What is "foreshadowing" in literature?

A clue about what will happen later in the story

A description of the main character

What does "irony" mean?

The opposite of what is expected occurs

A secondary plot that supports the main plot

What does "syntax" refer to?

The way words are arranged in a sentence

What does "revision" mean in the writing process?

Improving content and organization of a draft

What is a "draft" in writing?

An early version of a piece of writing

What does "annotate" mean?

To highlight important text and add notes

What is "context" in reading?

The background information that helps understand the text

What is an "inference"?

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

A direct quote from a character

What does "explicit" mean in a text?

Clearly stated and leaving no room for confusion

What is "paraphrasing"?

Putting text into your own words

Deleting unnecessary information

What is a "multimodal" text?

A text that uses multiple forms of media to convey information

A text that lacks visual elements

What is the purpose of a "technical dictionary"?

To provide precise definitions for specialized terms

To list synonyms for common words

To describe fictional characters

What is a "graphic feature"?

A visual element that supports text

What does "tone" mean in writing?

The author's attitude toward the subject

What is "voice" in a text?

The unique style and personality of the author's writing

What does "genre" mean in literature?

A category or type of literature, such as fiction or poetry

What is "prediction" when reading a text?

Guessing what will happen next based on clues

What does "structure" refer to in a text?

The organization and format of the writing

What does "synthesize" mean in reading comprehension?

To combine information from different sources to form a complete idea

What does "key idea" mean?

The most important point or main message in a text

What is "commentary" in writing?

The author's personal interpretation or explanation of a point

What does "compare" mean when analyzing texts?

To identify similarities and differences between two things

What does "implicit" mean in a text?

Suggested or understood without being directly stated

What is an "interpretive response"?

An explanation of how one understands a text

What does "summarize" mean?

To briefly state the main points of a text

What is the purpose of "coherence" in writing?

To make ideas flow logically and clearly

What is "parallel construction" in writing?

Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

What is "style" in writing?

The unique way an author expresses their thoughts

What does "coherence" ensure in a text?

Smooth and logical flow of ideas

What does "counterargument" mean?

An argument made to oppose another argument

What does "rebuttal" mean in a debate or argument?

A response that disproves or counters an opposing argument

What does "concession" mean in an argument?

Acknowledging a point made by the opposing side

Making a statement without evidence

What does "organizational pattern" mean in writing?

The way ideas and information are arranged in a text

What does "figurative language" mean?

Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective or persuasive

What is an "oxymoron"?

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

What does "overstatement" mean?

Exaggerating something to make a point

What does "understatement" mean?

Making something seem less important than it really is

What is an "archetype"?

A typical example of a certain person or thing

What does "motif" mean in literature?

A recurring element that has symbolic significance

What is "sarcasm" in writing?

A mocking or ironic statement intended to amuse or hurt

What does "shift" mean in a text?

A change in tone, mood, or perspective

STAAR REVIEW 24-25

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does "audience" mean in a text?

The person telling the story

The group of people the text is written for

The plot of the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "message" in a piece of writing?

The lesson or main idea the author wants to convey

The setting of the story

The list of characters

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "theme" refer to in literature?

The title of the book

The central topic or idea in a story

The dialogue between characters

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an "appeal" in an argumentative text?

A statement that shows a character's feelings

A technique used to persuade the reader

A summary of the story

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "claim" mean in a persuasive text?

A statement that expresses an opinion or argument

A description of the setting

A list of characters

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "character foil"?

A character who opposes the main character

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight traits

A minor character in the story

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "flashback" mean in storytelling?

A jump to a future event

A scene set in an earlier time than the main story

A conversation between characters

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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STAAR REVIEW 24-25

What does "audience" mean in a text?

What is a "message" in a piece of writing?

What does "theme" refer to in literature?

What is an "appeal" in an argumentative text?

What does "claim" mean in a persuasive text?

What is a "character foil"?

What does "flashback" mean in storytelling?

What is "foreshadowing" in literature?

What does "irony" mean?

What is a "subplot"?

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