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Figurative Language
STAAR Writing
STAAR Writing
Sentences
Reading Support
100
Her black hair was liquid silk
What is a metaphor?
100
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.
What is a thesis statement?
100
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
100

A sentence with one independent clause.

What is a simple sentence?

100
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
200
The yellow flames danced among the logs.
What is personification?
200
An essay in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive essay?
200
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
200

A sentence with a dependent and independent clause.

What is complex sentence?

200
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
What is theme?
300
She came into the house like a whirl of sunshine.
What is simile?
300
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
300
When responding to the literary essay prompt, it is recommended that you write with this type of point of view.
What is third person point of view?
300

A sentence with to independent clauses.

What is a compound sentence?

300
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
400
Gombei was certain that as the stars had guided sea men for years, this woman's eyes would guide him to happiness.
What is a simile?
400

Some people may disagree because____________, however I still believe ______________.

What is an example of a counter claim sentence?

400
The recommended number of: - details to include in your expository essay - reasons to include in your persuasive essay
What is 2-3?
400

A sentence with two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

400
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
What is to persuade, to inform, or to entertain?
500
When Jon's girlfriend broke up with him, he fell into a pit of despair.
What is a metaphor?
500

Phrases that should never be used in a claim/position statement.

What is "I think" or "I believe" or "My opinion is"?

500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
500

The types of sentences that should be included in your essay.

What is simple, compound, complex, and compound complex?

500
The acronym we use for open ended response questions is RAQE, and the letters represent...
What is R - restate the question, A - answer the question, Q - quote the text, E - explain how the quote supports the answer?