English 1 Redesign STAAR 2023

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Parallelism is the repetition of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences that have the same grammatical structure.

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Identify an example of an argument from the following statement: 'Harvard [should] retire the monkeys [to a nature preserve].'

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The statement 'Harvard [should] retire the monkeys [to a nature preserve].' is an argument.

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What does the sentence 'A miniature world rose here, all for my single, lonely, faded soldier, who had nothing in the world except me.' convey about the narrator?

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It conveys that the narrator feels a strong sense of responsibility to the soldier he discovered.

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Which word has the same connotation as 'steadfast' in the context of the sentence: 'Sometimes at night I would stare at him, hoping he would reveal something to me about his past, but he stood steadfast and silent.'?

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The word 'unwavering' has the same connotation as 'steadfast'.

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What is a constructive response question?

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A constructive response question allows students to answer in their own words and provides more ways to show their understanding with embedded textual evidence to support their answer.

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Define the term 'argument' in the context of writing.

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An argument is a statement or assertion that presents a claim and supports it with reasoning and evidence.

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What is the purpose of using parallelism in writing?

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The purpose of using parallelism is to create rhythm, enhance clarity, and emphasize ideas.

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How can understanding the narrator's feelings enhance comprehension of a text?

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Understanding the narrator's feelings can provide insight into the themes, motivations, and emotional depth of the narrative.

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What is the significance of connotation in word choice?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, which can influence the tone and meaning of a text.

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Explain the importance of textual evidence in a constructive response.

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Textual evidence is important in a constructive response because it supports the student's claims and demonstrates their understanding of the text.