STAAR Reading 7th Grade Review

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What does it mean if a sentence suggests an action?

Back

It indicates that the sentence provides evidence or context that implies a specific action took place.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is free verse poetry?

Back

Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What is a commonplace assertion?

Back

A commonplace assertion is a statement that many people assume to be true, but is not necessarily.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is a claim in writing?

Back

A claim is a statement that can be proven with text evidence.

Front

What does the word 'affable' mean?

Back

Affable means good-natured and friendly.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of a piece of writing.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the significance of text evidence?

Back

Text evidence supports claims or arguments made in writing, providing credibility.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3