STAAR English 2 Review

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a paid occupation?

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Profession

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What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

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Careful

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What does the word 'demeanor' refer to?

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Body Language

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Which of the following is not an example of an attention-getter?

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Rewrite the prompt

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What does the word 'famished' mean in the context of extreme hunger?

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Extremely hungry

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What is an anecdote?

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A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the meaning of 'context clues'?

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Hints or information within a text that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is parallelism in writing?

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The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.

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What is the function of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.