STAAR Reading Review Game

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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 '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 'expository writing'?

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A type of writing that is intended to explain, inform, or describe.

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What is 'imagery'?

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Descriptive language that creates a picture in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.

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What is 'author's purpose'?

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

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What is 'theme'?

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The central idea or message in a piece of writing.

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What is 'context clues'?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is 'main idea'?

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The most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is 'characterization'?

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The process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character.