STAAR Vocabulary

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare and contrast means to identify the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the definition of tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and hyperbole, to convey meanings that are different from the literal interpretation.

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What is an organizational pattern in writing?

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An organizational pattern is the structure or arrangement of ideas in a text, which can include chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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Give an example of a literary device that uses exaggeration for effect.

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Hyperbole is a literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

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Define metaphor and provide an example.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine its components, such as structure, themes, and literary devices, to understand its meaning and significance.