Reading STAAR Prep Extravaganza

"The most likely reason the author wrote this ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Determining the meaning of a word by the words around it.

Which strategies are important on STAAR day?

The main character in a drama or literary work.

The character who opposes or is in conflict with the protagonist.

When two or more characters engage in conversation with each other.

A universal lesson or idea about life conveyed by a story.

"Which phrase from the story reveals ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources.

An interruption in a story that refers back to something that happened in the past.

Richard isn't sure what a question means. What should he do?

A group of lines that form a division in a poem.

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "you, your"

An author uses this text structure to explain how things happen in order.

"Which of the following definitions of the word ..." This sentence stem is related to:

The point of view which uses pronouns like "He, she, they"

A hint of what is to come

What is this question stem related to? "The author organizes this article by . . ."

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "I, me, we"

The author's attitude towards the subject

"Paragraph 15 is mainly about ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Types of literature, such as poetry, drama, or fiction.

A statement of beliefs or feelings.

A brief retelling of a passage which includes only the main idea and important details.

The way an author organizes a text.

The author's overall reason for writing a passage or using a specific word or phrase.

"Which sentence from the story supports the idea ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Evidence from a text that proves or supports a conclusion.

Tina forgot what alliteration means! What should she do?

Authors use this text structure to describe a complication and a way to resolve it.

"The author's choice of words create an atmosphere ..." This sentence stem is related to: