STAAR English I & II EOC Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What are the three main sections of the STAAR English EOC?

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The three main sections are Editing/Revising, Writing, and Reading.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Revising and Editing are the same thing.

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False. Revising involves making changes to improve content, while editing focuses on correcting grammar and punctuation.

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What are paired passages?

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Paired passages are two texts that have something in common, accompanied by questions that relate to both.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea conveyed in a story.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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The purpose of editing is to correct grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors to improve clarity and readability.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.