Reading STAAR Review

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What does BME stand for in reading comprehension?

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BME stands for Beginning, Middle, End, which is a method used to summarize a story.

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What does the term 'illustrates' mean in the context of a reading question?

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In this context, 'illustrates' means to explain or clarify a concept or conflict.

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What does it mean when a reading question asks what something 'suggests'?

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It refers to what the detail hints at or causes one to think.

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What point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story?

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1st Person POV.

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What is the term for the general attitude of a poem?

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Tone.

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What is the purpose of a summary in reading comprehension?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas and events in a text.

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What does 'mood' refer to in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by the author in a piece of writing.

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What is the difference between 'theme' and 'tone'?

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Theme is the central idea or message of a text, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What does it mean to 'infer' in reading comprehension?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a 'conflict' in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.