STAAR Review ELAR

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how an author organizes information in a text. Common structures include chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What is a playwright?

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A playwright is an author who writes plays, which are dramatic works intended for performance.

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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'.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone is the general feeling or attitude conveyed by the writer in a piece of writing.

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What is the main idea of a selection?

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The main idea is what the selection is mostly about; it summarizes the key point or message.

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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 conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and develops characters.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why they write a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.