What is a metaphor?
5th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team.'
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
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What does it mean to analyze a text?
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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.
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What is the main idea of a text?
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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.
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What are supporting details?
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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
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What is the purpose of a summary?
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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text, capturing the essential information without unnecessary details.
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