Which of the following is an example of a theme?

Hard work and persistence help you accomplish goals.

the author's message in a story

Which of the following is an example of a commonplace assertion?

Teenagers do not make good decisions.

Which sentence is written in third-person omniscient point of view?

They all waited, some were anxious, and others were excited.

What is this paragraph mostly about?

The meaning behind the name Air Force One

The reader can tell that the narrator

is not a talented basketball player

Which of the following is not a text feature

an exclamation point at the end of a sentence

Why is the setting in a story important?

It tells the reader about the place where the story happens.

This map would be helpful for someone who

wants to visit Yukon Goldfields

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2017 STAAR Grade 7 Reading Review

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1
"The whole class was buzzing." This line means-
The whole class was quiet.
The whole class was asleep.
The whole class was talking.
The whole class was listening.
2
The student deviated from the path during the field trip. Which word is a synonym for deviated?
recovered
strayed
returned
originated
3
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Love thy neighbor.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Hard work and persistence help you accomplish goals.
Sportsmanship
4
"She probably thought I was speechless with joy." Which word has a suffix?
thought
speechless
She
probably
5
After reading the stage directions and first line, the reader can infer
there are many characters in the play
the setting is in a city
Erica is frustrated
the cabin is decorated nicely
6
Which of the following is not a way authors reveal character traits?
character's appearance
other characters' reactions
character's actions
the setting of the story
7
A theme is-
the author's message in a story
details about the author of the story
the resolution at the end of the story
the place where a story happens
8
A traditional story which explains an occurrence using supernatural beings or events
imagery
myth
narrative
lyric poem
9
Pink light was making a bubble on the edge of the hill. It spread out slowly, like jam.
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
10
"The students were eager to go outside." What does eager mean?
excited
sad
angry
confused
11
Which of the following is an example of a commonplace assertion?
Poor people steal.
All people should be allowed to vote.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Teenagers do not make good decisions.
12
Which sentence is written in third-person omniscient point of view?
They all waited, some were anxious, and others were excited.
I was nervous about trying out.
The last bell of the day was about to ring.
She knew she was next in line.
13
"The students were apprehensive about the upcoming test." What does apprehensive mean?
prepared
nervous
proud
indifferent
14
When two or more characters talk, it is called
dialogue
an argument
conflict
setting
15
What is this paragraph mostly about?
How presidents communicate when traveling by airplane
Different types of planes used to transport presidents
The meaning behind the name Air Force One
A description of how Air Force One looks
16
The reader can tell that the narrator
loves to play sports
is good at playing soccer
does not like visiting his grandmother
is not a talented basketball player
17
The diagram is organized by
cause and effect
main ideas and supporting details
compare and contrast
sequence of events
18
Which of the following is not a text feature
a caption for a photograph
a sub-heading for a section of the text
an exclamation point at the end of a sentence
a chart of changes over a period of time
19
Which of the following is a way authors can organize a text?
stanzas
nonfiction
figurative language
literary text
20
A narrative poem is different from a lyric poem because
narrative poems are about nature
lyric poems do not have an author
narrative poems tell a story
lyric poems include figurative language
21
Why is the setting in a story important?
It tells the reader about the place where the story happens.
It tells the reader the most important part of the story.
It tells the reader about the problem in the story.
It tells the reader about the people in the story.
22
This map would be helpful for someone who
travels to Canada frequently
wants to visit Yukon Goldfields
has never been to Seattle
lives in the Gulf of Alaska
23
A poem that does not rhyme is called
narrative poetry
free verse poetry
humorous poetry
lyric poetry
24
"Staring at the snake, she was frozen like a block of ice." The reader can infer-
the girl cannot move.
the girl is cold.
the girl is angry.
the girl is afraid of snakes.
25
Which of the following is an example of literary nonfiction?
The Bible
My First Day as a Girl Scout
How to Download Video Games
The Outsiders

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