STAAR Review 5th Reading

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'purple petunia.'

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What can you infer about sheepdogs based on their description?

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What does it mean to convince someone?

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To convince means to entice, draw in, or persuade someone.

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What does the Latin root 'struct' mean?

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The Latin root 'struct' means 'build.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main points of a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.