STAAR Review FINAL COUNTDOWN

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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What is an extraneous sentence?

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An extraneous sentence is one that is not essential to the main idea or argument of a text and can be removed without losing the overall meaning.

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What does the R.A.C.E. strategy stand for?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. It is a strategy used to construct responses to open-ended questions.

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What is the primary purpose of comic books?

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The primary purpose of comic books is to entertain, although they can also inform or express feelings.

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What is correct comma usage?

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Correct comma usage involves placing commas in appropriate places to clarify meaning, such as before conjunctions in a list or after introductory phrases.

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What is a Short Constructed Response?

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A Short Constructed Response is a brief answer to a question that typically requires students to use the R.A.C.E. strategy.

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What is an Extended Constructed Response?

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An Extended Constructed Response is a more detailed answer, often in essay form, that allows for deeper exploration of a topic.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to entertain'?

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'To inform' aims to provide information or knowledge, while 'to entertain' aims to amuse or engage the audience.

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What is the significance of character limits in writing?

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Character limits, such as 450 characters, dictate the length of responses and help ensure conciseness and clarity.