2022 STAAR EOC English Review

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint presented in an argument, which the writer then refutes to strengthen their own position.

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What are the three main purposes of a text?

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The three main purposes of a text are to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE).

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What does narrative writing primarily do?

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Narrative writing primarily entertains the reader.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long, uninterrupted speech delivered by a character in a play.

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What is explanatory writing?

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Explanatory writing aims to inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically while alone on stage.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterargument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while a counterargument presents an opposing viewpoint.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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Iambic pentameter is a type of poetic meter that consists of five iambs (unstressed-stressed syllable pairs) per line.