Literary Elements
What is a setting in a story?
the time and place of a story
Name one type of figurative language used in writing.
Simile, metaphor, imagery, allusion, repetition, etc
What is a descriptive structure, and how is it typically presented?
For bonus points: Give me an example of a topic of an essay that would use a descriptive text structure.
Description structure provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details to paint a picture for the reader.
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details reinforce the main idea.
Why is it important to review your answers before submitting the test?
Reviewing answers helps catch any mistakes or questions you may want to revisit.
Identify a common literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.
Hyperbole
What does “editing” involve in the writing process?
Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does "revising" mean in the writing process?
Identify the main purpose of using compare and contrast structure in an informational text.
For bonus points: Give me an example of of a realistic cause and effect topic for an essay.
The compare and contrast structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects, aiding in understanding complex topics.
Define "main idea" in a reading passage.
The main idea is the primary point or concept of a text.
Why should you complete the ECR first in the STAAR test?
It's better to do it while your brain is fresh, before you get toosleepy or your brain gets fatigued.
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist is the main character; antagonist opposes the protagonist
What are transition words, and why are they important in writing?
Transition words connect ideas and guide the reader.
What is cause and effect structure, and how does it help the reader?
For bonus points: give me a realistic example of a topic you'd use cause and effect structure for.
Cause and effect structure shows how one event leads to another, helping readers understand relationships between different ideas.
What are the 5 types of author's purpose?
To persuade
To inform
To explain
To entertain
To describe
What does it mean to annotate a text during a test?
Annotating means making notes or highlighting key information in the text
Define "theme."
the overarching message or lesson conveyed by a literary work
Describe the purpose of a conclusion in an essay.
The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final perspective.
Define chronological order and give an example of when it is used.
For bonus points: Give me an example of a topic for an essay that would best use chronological text structure.
Chronological order presents events in the order they occur, often used in narratives or historical accounts.
What is an inference?
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence in the text.
Why is it important to eliminate obviously wrong answer choices?
Eliminating obviously wrong answers increases your chances of selecting the correct one.
Give me a theme to a common book or movie
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What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay.
List all 5 text structures for informational text
Description
Cause and Effect
Chronological/Sequential
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
Paraphrasing puts all the information from a text in your own words, summarizing is giving only the most important information from a text in your opwn words.
What should you do first when you read a test question?
Read the question carefully to understand what is being asked, and annotate important words in the question.