8th ELA STAAR Review

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What are the people in a text or passage called?

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Characters

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What does the word 'trifle' mean in the context: 'Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress'?

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Little thing

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Which of the following is a correct sentence?

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Superintendent Briggs is worried about people getting sick.

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What is an example of a proper noun that should be capitalized?

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Album Park

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What does ACE stand for in writing?

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Answer Cite Explain

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What is the definition of a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that help deduce its meaning.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps to indicate proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles, enhancing clarity.

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What is the purpose of the ACE strategy in writing?

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The ACE strategy helps students structure their responses by answering the question, citing evidence, and explaining their reasoning.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.