STAAR 8th Grade Benchmark 2022 Part 2

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.'

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What does the tone of a passage refer to?

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The tone of a passage refers to the general feeling created by the writer, which can influence how the reader interprets the text.

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What does a rose symbolize?

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A rose typically symbolizes romance.

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson or message in a story, while the main idea is what the story is specifically about.

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What does it mean to determine the meaning of a word in context?

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It means to figure out how the word is being used in a sentence by using context clues or a dictionary.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or add meaning.

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

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

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.