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1
Which is not a category of examples?
Events
Literature
History
School work
2
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
The monkeys were dancing, swimming, jumping and eating poo.
I asked my friend Rupert if he had any chips and he said no.
I had all my donuts tied up on a string, swaying gently.
She had a weird face, I thought she looked like a fried egg.
3
Why won't Ryan Gosling eat his cereal?
He is just an image on tv..
He is lactose intolerant
He is gluten intolerant
He just doesn't like cereal, ok!!?
4
The _____ of The Hunger Games is science fiction.
diction
alliteration
genre
theme
5
This is a famous celebrity at 7 years old. Who is it?
Oprah
Beyonce
Rhianna
Niki Minaj
6
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
When you arrive, please go to the cafeteria.
If you're not 18 you can't vote. Or join the army
You need to pass the STAAR or you'll be 80 in 10th grade
Old MacDonald. Had a farm.
7
The way an author writes to target a specific audience is...?
onomatopoeia
mood
tone
gerund
8
"I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me," is an example of what?
An onomatopoeia
A pun
A hyperbole
A metaphor
9
Fancy Freddy found five frilly frocks for Fran.
diction
allusion
gerund
alliteration
10
What paragraph contains the thesis?
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Thesis Paragraph
Introduction
11
"She's a brick house.." is an example of...?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Imagery
12
What is that word that means to make something understood?
Absolve
Parley
Emphasize
Convey
13
What is wrong with this video?
She doesn't know how to count
Her hair is frizzy.
She can't lip sync
She broke her hand
14
What sentence is the main point of the paper?
introduction
conclusion
thesis
example
15
Using the same words or phrases for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point
emphasize
diction
repetition
foreshadowing
16
An owl is a ____ for wisdom.
cartoon
hyperbole
symbol
metaphor
17
"Kissing her was like falling into a bucket of toads" is an example of...?
simile
metaphor
tone
diction
18
What is the past tense of hurt?
hurt
hurted
hirt
What is past tense?
19
What comes before your example in your essay?
Conclusion
Thesis
Another example
Reason
20
What is an incorrect example of an embedded quote?
She was "very excited" about the STAAR test.
John said, "I almost peed my pants I was so excited!"
STAAR is "tomorrow" and we will "eat breakfast."
"I will get a good night sleep before STAAR."
21
What do we call an informational essay?
Expository
Professional
Persuasive
Personal
22
What is the first step of writing?
revising
drafting
editing
Prewriting
23
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
24
A reference to a mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
allusion
diction
hyperbole
theme
25
Dropping a hint of what is going to happen later in the story
foreshadowing
rhyme
irony
onomatopoeia
26
A short extract from a film or a piece of music or writing
convey
emphasize
theme
excerpt
27
The way an author writes to affect the emotions of the reader.
tone
mood
diction
alliteration
28
What do you need in a paired short answer response?
A clue
1 explanation
Two quotes
The titles
29
The use of descriptive language to make the readers imagine sensory experiences is called?
Symbolism
Imagery
Revision
Diction
30
What do we call an essay where you convince readers to agree with your opinion?
Narrative
Expository
Persuasive
Contradictory
31
Which of these is a transition word?
For
So
Furthermore
But
32
What is the BEST way to fix this sentence: "He is my best friend, I hate his guts"
Add "but" after the comma
Add an emoji at the end
Put a semicolon instead of a comma
No change needed
33
The author's choice of words in a text is...?
allusion
simile
diction
mmm...burger
34
FINAL QUESTION! Who is your best friend when you take the STAAR test?
the clock
the person on your left
The dictionary
The teacher
35
How many lines is the essay?
20
22
26
10
36
"The burger stared me down, daring me to eat it" is an example of...?
mood
metaphor
imagery
personification
37
What is the passing score for the STAAR short answer response?
2
0
1
3
38
To persuade by showing credibility and quoting celebrities and professionals.
Aramis
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
39
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of...?
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
40
How many words should text evidence be?
1-2 words
A whole sentence
As many as you need
3-5 words
41
To persuade by appealing to emotions.
Athos
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
42
The moral or message of a literary text.
mood
allusion
diction
theme
43
Which sentence has incorrect comma usage?
With tacos all over me, I ran crying from the room.
I don't like tacos very much, tacos make my skin itch.
Everyone was nice, but they still threw tacos at me.
The tacos had cheese, meat, lettuce, and hot sauce.
44
What is the ghost whispering?
"I know what you did!"
"They all will pay".
Nothing. Ghosts aren't real!
"Be quiet!"
45
Which of these sentences is using the verb as a noun?
She wanted to run all day.
I enjoy the manly art of farting.
I don't want to ruin your day.
He drank seven juice boxes.
46
Which sentence correctly uses the word "They're"?
They're was a good reason I don't eat paint chips.
I brought they're favorite snack!
They're my favorite, thank you!
Hand me they're tickets, please.
47
What should you ask for during the test?
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Highlighter
All of the above
48
Fiction means...?
sparkles
true
not true
literature
49
Which sentence has capitalization errors?
I saw rice university was on the cover of times magazine.
Terry built his house under Lake Ontario.
I heard that Lydia grew up on Ford Street.
Kate, Bianca, and Judy ride penguins to school.
50
What should you NOT do the night before a test?
Stay up until 5am
Take time to relax and build up your confidence
Get a good night's sleep
Eat a good breakfast
51
"Buzz," "Bang," "Boom" are all examples of...?
onomatopoeia
metaphor
protagonist
mood
52
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
53
To persuade using logic, facts and statistics?
Porthos
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
54
The reason an author writes a particular text.
Author's purpose
Author's trust
Author's text
Author's code
55
What is the best way to figure out the tone of a text?
The theme
The sound of their voice.
Parallel structure
The word choice (diction)
