STAAR English 2 Review

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What is the difference between revising and editing?

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Revising involves making changes to improve content, while editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is an educated guess based on text evidence.

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What should you do if you struggle to comprehend what you are reading?

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Chunk the text and take notes.

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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 may questions referring to the author's purpose include?

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The author, the speaker, the writer, all of the above.

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What is an attention-getter?

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An attention-getter is a technique used to engage the reader's interest at the beginning of a text.

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What is the purpose of revising a text?

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The purpose of revising is to improve clarity, structure, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What is the role of text evidence in making inferences?

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Text evidence provides the basis for making logical conclusions about the text.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the significance of the author's tone?

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The author's tone conveys their attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's perception.