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Figurative Language
STAAR Strategies
Author's Purpose, Tone and Point of View
Dictionary & Literary Elements
Facts, Opinions, Inferences
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She swims like a fish.
What is a SIMILE?
100
I read the entire story first; then, I check each question and answer before making a selection. Lastly, I use text support to prove my answers
What is RAP?
100
To inform the reader about certain information or ideas, to entertain the reader with something funny, mysterious or scary, or to persuade the reader to buy or do something.
What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
100
When the author gives hints about what's going to happen in the future.
What is FORESHADOWING?
100
True statements that can be proven or measured.
What are FACTS?
200
The tires screeched in pain as he tried to put on the brakes.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
200
Using a quote from the story to prove my answer
What is the text support?
200
An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.
What is to PERSUADE?
200
The time was July 1866. The Civil War had been over for only sixteen months. For the first time Congress adopted an act to create six special army units. Each one would be made up only of African Americans. These units were called cavalry regiments, which meant the members of the units rode on horseback. 4 For the next twenty years these men and their horses thundered across the western frontier. These army units bu Which is the meaning of adopted as it is used in paragraph 4? A to adjust to new surroundings B to take on as one’s own style C to vote into law D to become a parent by law
What is C. TO VOTE INTO LAW?
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Someone's beliefs that cannot be proven or measured.
What are OPINIONS?
300
A waterfall of hair fell down her back.
What is a METAPHOR?
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The first thing I must do when I before answering any questions.
What is read the selection?
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The author expresses his attitude through his writing by the use of diction, point of view or inflection ; this also helps set the mood of the character
What is TONE?
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What the story is about: it usually has a problem (conflict), a turning point (climax), and a solution (resolution) to the problem.
What is PLOT?
300
There are 60 seconds in a minute.
What is an FACT?
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I could hear the waves crashing against the jagged rocks somewhere in the dark, starless night.
What is IMAGERY?
400
When I am not sure of a words meaning, I use the following tool a _______________.
What a DICTIONARY?
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Many Americans are unaware of how pesticides affect our food supplies. Pesticides can run off into groundwater and run off into nearby streams, where they are carried from their original dispersal site. This is how pesticides end up in drinking water, fish, and game. For example, if grain fields or rough lands are sprayed with pesticides, residues can show up in poultry, eggs, milk, and butter.
What is to INFORM?
400
Writing based on actual events, facts, or reality.
What is NON-FICTION?
400
Putting all the pieces together tips, clues from the text + evidence from text + what I know
What is INFERENCING?
500
Fear knocked on the door. Faith answered. There was no one there.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
500
What I must do before deciding that the answer selected is the best choice
What is proving your answer?
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Aunt Harriet never meant to say any of this when Elizabeth Ann could hear, but the little girl’s ears were as sharp as little girls’ ears always are, and long before she was nine, she knew all about the opinion Aunt Harriet had of the Putneys. She did not know, to be sure, what “chores” were, but she took it confidently from Aunt Harriet’s voice that they were something very, very dreadful.
What is FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW?
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3 As a Duchess of Cambridge, I was honored to serve as an official ambassador for the Olympic Games when they were held in London this year. William and I attended many of the events, including an equestrian competition in which William’s cousin Zara Phillips, won a silver medal. She proudly represented the British riding team I the show jumping event. In paragraph 3, the word equestrian, which is based on a Latin root, means related to - A medals B athletics C observations D horses
What is D. HORSES?
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For the last 8 years, President Obama has attempted to enact programs which could benefit the working class. Though Republicans and Democrats alike have resisted his efforts, he has been able to pass some of the best bills into law. He will finish his final term in 2015.
What is OPINION?