STAAR Questions Analysis

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Most likely means...

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probably

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Another word, or synonym for tension is ...

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stress

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In the question, 'Which sentence best illustrates Noah's conflict?', illustrates means;

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explains

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Expresses means to ...

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communicate

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A question that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for ...

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Evidence

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What is a synonym for 'analyze'?

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examine

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What does 'infer' mean?

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to deduce or conclude information from evidence

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What is the meaning of 'context'?

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the circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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to give a brief statement of the main points

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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the central topic or idea explored in a text