Bradley 8th Grade English STAAR Review

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language uses descriptive words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create vivid imagery in the reader's mind.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a type of figurative language that creates mental pictures for the reader by appealing to the senses.

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What is the primary theme of a story?

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The primary theme is the central lesson or message that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the paragraph is trying to communicate.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a clear and concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, usually found in the introduction.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the difference between a summary and a main idea?

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A summary is a brief restatement of the main points of a text, while the main idea is the central concept that the text conveys.

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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.