ELAR Review / STAAR practice

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What is a universal theme?

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A universal theme is a message or idea that is relevant across different cultures and time periods, such as love, friendship, or justice.

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What does repetition mean in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated to emphasize a point or theme.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the problem is solved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central message or insight that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and prior knowledge.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot in literature?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.