STAAR Reading Review Game

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What does it mean to 'reveal' something in a text?

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To make known to the reader; to show.

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What type of STAAR question asks about the author's purpose?

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A question that seeks to understand why the author wrote the text.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a 'folktale'?

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A genre of literature organized using a plot; has been passed down through generations to teach a lesson; can contain elements of royalty or magic.

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What does 'text structure' refer to?

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The way information is organized in a text.

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What is 'inference using text evidence'?

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A type of question that requires the reader to use clues from the text to draw conclusions.

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What is 'sensory language'?

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Language that appeals to the senses and helps create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is 'alliteration'?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What does 'author's purpose' mean?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is 'main idea'?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.