a comparison NOT using like or as

What is EXPOSITORY text?

informational text that teaches facts

Which is an example of a metaphor?

She is the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars to him.

What is the MAIN IDEA?

what the text is mostly or mainly about

If I need to analyze a character to figure out their traits I should think about...

what the character says, does, and thinks

To figure out the theme of a text I should think about...

how the characters change and what they learn

Find the meaning of the bolded word:She worked hard to receive her degree in education from UT.

document earned when one graduates

What is a FREE VERSE POEM?

a poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern

the lesson or message of a text

When I'm finished with the test I may NOT...

make any noise or movements that may distract others

What should I bring to school the day of the test?

nothing, except a bottle of water

The best way to summarize an expository text is...

5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why

a section of text similar to a paragraph

Which is NOT a way to check my answers when I am finished with my test?

look at my scantron to make sure I've bubbled in everything

What is a NARRATIVE POEM?

poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting

During the early 1900s, millions of immigrantscame to the United States through Ellis Island.

person moving to a country from another country

which is an example of a SIMILE?

The sunset was as vibrant as a painting.

a hint or clue given to the reader about what will happen

the words that characters speak

a word with the same or similar meaning

Which is an example of expository text?

a book that gives facts about the planets

What is a PROP in a drama?

an object that characters use/move

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1
What is RHYME SCHEME?
a section of text similar to a paragraph
the words a character says
a single line of text
the rhyming pattern of a text
2
What is a METAPHOR?
a comparison NOT using like or as
what the character says
a comparison using like or as
a sound effect
3
To make an INFERENCE or CONCLUSION you must think about what you know and ...
the setting of the text
the names of the characters
evidence from the text
the lesson or message
4
What is EXPOSITORY text?
informational text that teaches facts
text that tells a story with a plot and characters
text that tells the story of a person's life
5
Which is an example of a metaphor?
The dog is like a cheetah when he runs across the field.
She is the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars to him.
The cape is as black as the night.
He crept in as quiet as a mouse.
6
What is the MAIN IDEA?
a hint or clue of what will happen in the text
the lesson or message of a text
the setting of a text
what the text is mostly or mainly about
7
What should I do if I need something during the test? (ex: tissue, water, restroom, pencil)
call the teacher's name
tap on my desk
raise my hand
get up an walk over to the teacher to ask
8
Find the meaning of the bolded word:I will need items from the produce section to make a salad.
to provide or supply
fruits and vegetables
to make or manufacture
present into view
9
What should I NOT do if I feel overwhelmed, tired, or frustrated?
close my test booklet and use the restroom or get water
guess the answer and move on
skip that question and go on to a different section
take a few deep breaths and reread the question
10
If I need to analyze a character to figure out their traits I should think about...
what the character says, does, and thinks
what the character looks like
the setting
11
What is a SIMILIE?
a comparison using like or as
when the author "paints a picture" with words
sound effect
a summary
12
To figure out the theme of a text I should think about...
what the characters look like
how the characters change and what they learn
the setting
the facts in the text
13
Find the meaning of the bolded word: The temperature drops by several degrees in winter.
document earned when one graduates
extent of intensity
measurement for termperature
measurement of angles
14
Find the meaning of the bolded word:She worked hard to receive her degree in education from UT.
document earned when one graduates
measurement of an angle
measurement of temperature
extent of intensity
15
Which is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?
hissed
broken
buzzed
growled
16
What is ONOMATOPOEIA?
a comparison using like or as
a sound effect
a comparison that does not use like or as
when the author "paints a picture" with words
17
What is a FREE VERSE POEM?
a poem with a very specific rhyming pattern
a poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern
poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting
a poem that tells about feelings and thoughts
18
Find the meaning of the bolded word:The engine produces a great deal of steam while running.
present into view
bring forth to yield
fruits and vegetables
make or manufacture
19
What is the best way to summarize a literary text?
Somebody Wanted But So Then
5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why
Chunking
Detail+Detail+Detail= Main Idea
20
Find the meaning of the bolded word:We went to the coastto enjoy the ocean during vacation.
slide down
land next to the sea
to achieve with little or no effort
21
What is THEME?
the setting of a text
the lesson or message of a text
what the text is mostly or mainly about
a hint or clue given about what will happen
22
Find the meaning of the bolded word:He thinks he can coastby at work since his dad is the boss.
put forth little effort
land next to the sea
slide down
23
What is the minimum amount of time I should spend taking my STAAR tests?
4 hours
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
24
When I'm finished with the test I may NOT...
Stay seated forward and sit quietly
check my answers one more time before turning my test in
make any noise or movements that may distract others
raise my hand for my test to be collected and read silently
25
What should I bring to school the day of the test?
my phone
nothing, except a bottle of water
all my stuff, just like a regular day
a hat
26
The best way to summarize an expository text is...
Somebody Wanted But So Then
5Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why
Detail+Detail+Detail= Main Idea
Chunking
27
What is a STANZA?
a single line of text
lines read by a character
a rhyming pattern
a section of text similar to a paragraph
28
Find the meaning of the bolded word:To what degree are you willing to help others?
extent of intensity
document earned when one graduates
measurement of an angle
measurement of temperature
29
Which is NOT a way to check my answers when I am finished with my test?
go back and reread the passages
look at my scantron to make sure I've bubbled in everything
reread all of the questions and answer choices
read each of the passages at least 2 times
30
What is a NARRATIVE POEM?
a poem with a very specific rhyming pattern
a poem that expresses thoughts and feelings
poem that tells a story with a plot, characters, and setting
A poem with no rhyme scheme or pattern
31
During the early 1900s, millions of immigrantscame to the United States through Ellis Island.
a citizen
person native to a country
person moving to a country from another country
A person moving from city to city
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which is an example of a SIMILE?
The sunset was as vibrant as a painting.
He laughed as they ran away.
She likes him a lot.
He has the memory of a goldfish.
33
What does there need to be to prove a main idea?
inferences
a summary
a paraphrase
supporting details
34
What is FORESHADOW?
a hint or clue given to the reader about what will happen
the setting of a text
the lesson or message of a text
what the text is mostly or mainly about
35
The baseball game was cancelled so the kids meandered through the neighborhood out of boredom.
excitedly jumped
sat in one place
wandered around aimlessly
36
a strategy good readers use to help them understand the text is...
chunking
reading out loud
speed reading
37
What is DIALOGUE?
an object that the actors handle/use in a drama
the words that characters speak
text that explains how the actors should move and behave
the lesson or message of the text
38
A SYNONYM is...
a word with the same or similar meaning
a summary
a word that means the opposite
a lesson or message
39
Which is an example of expository text?
a book that gives facts about the planets
biography of Harriet Tubman
A fairytale
free verse poetry
40
What is a PROP in a drama?
text that explains how the actors should move and behave
an object that characters use/move
the message or lesson
the words that characters speak
41
The success of their new product caused the company to increase it's profit tremendously.
to do better
amount of income earned
lose income
improve
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Thomas Jefferson acquired an immenseamount of land when he made the Louisiana Purchase.
large or vast
important
imaginative
positive

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