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Duplicate of Usage; Varying Sentence; Punctuation; Etc.,.
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Which sentence correctly uses the word "They're"?
I brought they're favorite snack!
They're was a good reason I don't eat paint chips.
They're my favorite, thank you!
Hand me they're tickets, please.
2
To persuade by appealing to emotions.
Pathos
Athos
Ethos
Logos
3
What is wrong with the sentence "I wanna go outside."
It has an incorrect word
It's too hot outside
You sound like a brat
Incorrect punctuation
4
"I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me," is an example of what?
A metaphor
A hyperbole
A pun
An onomatopoeia
5
The way an author writes to affect the emotions of the reader.
diction
alliteration
mood
tone
6
Why won't Ryan Gosling eat his cereal?
He just doesn't like cereal, ok!!?
He is just an image on tv..
He is gluten intolerant
He is lactose intolerant
7
What is the ghost whispering?
"I know what you did!"
"They all will pay".
Nothing. Ghosts aren't real!
"Be quiet!"
8
A reference to a mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
hyperbole
allusion
theme
diction
9
What do we call an informational essay?
Personal
Persuasive
Expository
Professional
10
What is the past tense of hurt?
hirt
hurt
hurted
What is past tense?
11
This is a famous celebrity at 7 years old. Who is it?
Beyonce
Oprah
Rhianna
Niki Minaj
12
What is the best way to figure out the tone of a text?
The sound of their voice.
The theme
The word choice (diction)
Parallel structure
13
Which sentence has incorrect comma usage?
Everyone was nice, but they still threw tacos at me.
I don't like tacos very much, tacos make my skin itch.
With tacos all over me, I ran crying from the room.
The tacos had cheese, meat, lettuce, and hot sauce.
14
What is an incorrect example of an embedded quote?
John said, "I almost peed my pants I was so excited!"
"I will get a good night sleep before STAAR."
STAAR is "tomorrow" and we will "eat breakfast."
She was "very excited" about the STAAR test.
15
What paragraph contains the thesis?
Conclusion
Introduction
Thesis Paragraph
Body Paragraph
16
"The burger stared me down, daring me to eat it" is an example of...?
imagery
metaphor
personification
mood
17
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
You need to pass the STAAR or you'll be 80 in 10th grade
Old MacDonald. Had a farm.
If you're not 18 you can't vote. Or join the army
When you arrive, please go to the cafeteria.
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The use of descriptive language to make the readers imagine sensory experiences is called?
Symbolism
Revision
Imagery
Diction
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The way an author writes to target a specific audience is...?
mood
onomatopoeia
gerund
tone
20
The _____ of The Hunger Games is science fiction.
diction
alliteration
genre
theme
21
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of...?
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
22
"Kissing her was like falling into a bucket of toads" is an example of...?
metaphor
diction
simile
tone
23
"Buzz," "Bang," "Boom" are all examples of...?
mood
onomatopoeia
metaphor
protagonist
24
Fancy Freddy found five frilly frocks for Fran.
allusion
diction
gerund
alliteration
25
What should you ask for during the test?
Highlighter
Thesaurus
All of the above
Dictionary
26
Using the same words or phrases for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point
foreshadowing
emphasize
diction
repetition
27
What is the BEST way to fix this sentence: "He is my best friend, I hate his guts"
Put a semicolon instead of a comma
Add "but" after the comma
No change needed
Add an emoji at the end
28
Which sentence has capitalization errors?
Terry built his house under Lake Ontario.
I saw rice university was on the cover of times magazine.
Kate, Bianca, and Judy ride penguins to school.
I heard that Lydia grew up on Ford Street.
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"She's a brick house.." is an example of...?
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Imagery
30
Which is not a category of examples?
School work
Literature
Events
History
31
Which of these sentences is using the verb as a noun?
He drank seven juice boxes.
I enjoy the manly art of farting.
She wanted to run all day.
I don't want to ruin your day.
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What should you NOT do the night before a test?
Take time to relax and build up your confidence
Stay up until 5am
Get a good night's sleep
Eat a good breakfast
33
A short extract from a film or a piece of music or writing
emphasize
theme
excerpt
convey
34
What sentence is the main point of the paper?
thesis
example
conclusion
introduction
35
What is that word that means to make something understood?
Convey
Absolve
Emphasize
Parley
36
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
She had a weird face, I thought she looked like a fried egg.
I had all my donuts tied up on a string, swaying gently.
I asked my friend Rupert if he had any chips and he said no.
The monkeys were dancing, swimming, jumping and eating poo.
37
How many words should text evidence be?
3-5 words
A whole sentence
1-2 words
As many as you need
38
What do you need in a paired short answer response?
1 explanation
Two quotes
The titles
A clue
39
What comes before your example in your essay?
Another example
Reason
Thesis
Conclusion
40
What is the first step of writing?
Prewriting
editing
revising
drafting
41
An owl is a ____ for wisdom.
cartoon
symbol
metaphor
hyperbole
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Dropping a hint of what is going to happen later in the story
foreshadowing
onomatopoeia
irony
rhyme
43
Fiction means...?
sparkles
literature
not true
true
44
What is the next line in the song?
Place your hand on my beating heart.
Place your heart in the palm of my hand.
Pass the cheddar my burger needs cheese.
Please don't say that you'll ever leave
45
What is the passing score for the STAAR short answer response?
0
2
3
1
46
The moral or message of a literary text.
theme
diction
mood
allusion
47
How many lines is the essay?
22
26
10
20
48
To persuade using logic, facts and statistics?
Logos
Ethos
Porthos
Pathos
49
What is wrong with this video?
She doesn't know how to count
She broke her hand
She can't lip sync
Her hair is frizzy.
50
The author's choice of words in a text is...?
allusion
simile
diction
mmm...burger
51
What do we call an essay where you convince readers to agree with your opinion?
Contradictory
Narrative
Persuasive
Expository
52
Which of these is a transition word?
For
But
So
Furthermore
53
To persuade by showing credibility and quoting celebrities and professionals.
Aramis
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
54
The reason an author writes a particular text.
Author's code
Author's purpose
Author's text
Author's trust
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FINAL QUESTION! Who is your best friend when you take the STAAR test?
the clock
The teacher
the person on your left
The dictionary
