Reading STAAR Review

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What are stanzas in poetry?

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Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs in prose.

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What should you do if you can't find a word in the dictionary that you are sure is spelled correctly?

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Check for a prefix or suffix and remove it.

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What does the word 'deviated' mean?

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Deviated means strayed or moved away from the intended path.

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How does the setting advance the plot?

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The setting provides context and influences the events and actions that move the plot forward.

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The conflict is the character's problem, which can be internal (within the character) or external (between characters or forces).

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character who drives the story forward, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

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Foreshadowing is used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.