Ty has a test tomorrow, instead of studying he's been playing video games. We can infer that..

Ty will mostly likely get a low grade or not pass his test

compares 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"

The story's subject in one or two words.

giving a short version of a story/text

Authors use the methods of characterization to tell the readers:

somethng about a character, such as appearance & personality

the repetition of consonant sounds

What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?

important concept within the story

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

You get more by giving to others rather than taking

Organizational pattern "chronological order" refers to

arranging events in order according to the time they occured

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered softly in my ear

When you predict, you are...

declaring or guessing what will happen next

written in 1st person, about a memory that is meaningful

What are the 5 stages of the plot?

exposition,rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

sensory language refers to:

words used in literary writing that appeal to the 5 senses

What is a graphic organizer used for?

It is used to organize and structure ideas for writing.

If a story is told from third-person point of view, using "he, she, him, they", the narrator:

is not a character in the story

Which statement shows a comparison?

Dogs have four legs, and so do cats

Expository text contains...

true facts, main ideas and supporting details.

a conversation in a play or story

When summarizing a fiction piece, your summary must answer:

Somebody, wanted, but, so, then

Story of a lifetime, written in 3rd person point of view

The elements of drama include:

characters, playwright, setting, dialogue & stage directions

The word navigate means

to move around to reach a destination

The organizational pattern "sequential order" means

arranging info in step by step sequence describing a process

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6TH Reading STAAR Review

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A quiz for 6th graders that covers: Topic vs Theme, Compare & Contrast, vocabulary, poetry elements and figurative language.

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1
Ty has a test tomorrow, instead of studying he's been playing video games. We can infer that..
Ty will mostly likely get a low grade or not pass his test
Ty is a bad kid
Ty is a smart kid and knows he doesn't need to study to pass
Ty learns more from playing video games
2
A simile...
compares 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"
none of the above
does not compare anything
is the constant repetition of a phrase
3
What is Topic?
The story's subject in one or two words.
A detailed summary
The theme of a story.
none of the above.
4
To understand something in a certain way is to ......
concentrate
evaluate
compare
interpret
5
Summarizing is:
giving a short version of a story/text
none of the above
describing the characters
drawing an inference
6
to back up with details or information is to...
analyze
predict
support
review
7
Methods used to convey information (e.g. commercials, internet, TV, radio) are known as:
organizational patterns
Forms of media
elements of drama
literary analysis
8
A dictionary does NOT divide words into syllables
True
False
9
Students recorded their thoughts in their journal. How is the word RECORD used in this sentence
v. to set down in writing
n. Information preserved in writing
adj. superior to all others
n. the highest or best ever attained
10
Which of the following is a good example of a topic?
Bravery
Evil actions lead to bad consequences.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
What goes around, comes around.
11
Which of the following defines "theme"?
all of the above.
the central message or idea
the moral of the story
the life lesson that the reader learns from the story.
12
To know, find out, or show who someone is or what something is...
aggrandize
none of the above
organize
identify
13
Authors use the methods of characterization to tell the readers:
none of the above
somethng about a character, such as appearance & personality
author's purpose and comments
the main idea of the story
14
Which of the following can be a synonym for construct?
organize
explain
formulate
expose
15
alliteration means:
none of the above
exaggeration
comparing 2 unlike things
the repetition of consonant sounds
16
What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?
the setting of the story
important concept within the story
the resolution of the story
the lesson or moral in the story
17
What is a GENRE?
the subject or type of book
the conclusion
the moral of the story
the author's purpose
18
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
The cat was beautiful inside.
The monkey chased and killed the weasel.
You get more by giving to others rather than taking
The captain wanted to go back to sail the seas.
19
The term "diminutive" means
to conclude
being very bulky
very small in size
extremely large in size
20
Organizational pattern "chronological order" refers to
none of the above
arranging info by listing a problem followed by the solution
arranging events in order according to the time they occured
examining similarities and differences
21
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The wind whispered softly in my ear
You are as sweet as chocolate.
Break a leg
Kaboom!
22
When you predict, you are...
declaring or guessing what will happen next
showing exceeding importance toward someone or something
stating a fact
complaining about the circumstances
23
What is a memoir?
written in 1st person, about a memory that is meaningful
a meaningless moment
an organizational pattern
text written in 3rd person
24
What are the 5 stages of the plot?
exposition, rise above, conflict,falling action,introduction
exponents, rising action, climax, fallen pieces, resolution
exposition,rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
exposition, rising action, climax
25
sensory language refers to:
words that express authors purpose
none of the above
words used in literary writing that appeal to the 5 senses
words used to compare and contrast different texts
26
The word treacherous means...
something of little or no value
a treasure hunt
feeling secure
involving danger
27
In a dictionary, the "guide words" are located at the bottom of each page.
True
False
28
Which of the following is NOT a simile?
She is as beautiful as a swan.
He is as big as a house.
The computer ate my paper.
The cat crept in like a whisper in the night.
29
What is the SUFFIX of the word imprecisely?
ly
precise
im
imprecise
30
To study and learn the nature of something by making a close examination...
infer
analyze
develop
interpret
31
What does the word INEFFECTIVE mean?
a reaction
not working
cause and effect
all of the above
32
Expository writing .....
has a conflict/plot.
informs and explains.
none of the above
33
What is a graphic organizer used for?
None of the above.
It is used to organize graphs.
It is used to organize and structure ideas for writing.
It is used for vocabulary words.
34
If a story is told from third-person point of view, using "he, she, him, they", the narrator:
is a character in the story
none of the above
is not a character in the story
is the author of of the story
35
To look up the word UNDENIABLY in the dictionary, you might use what most basic root word?
Undeniable
Deny
Undeniably
Undeny
36
"We felt immense happiness when my dad walked through that door!" What point of view is this?
none of the above
3rd person omniscient
3 person limited
1st person
37
"Silver seas sailed south said Sue" is an example of:
Simile
Alliteration
Metaphor
Refrain
38
Which of these is NOT an example of expository writing?
a research report
a biography
a short story
a how-to-article
39
Which statement shows a comparison?
A dog can be a loving and loyal companion.
Dogs have four legs, and so do cats
Cats are so independent
Some dogs probably do enjoy chasing cats.
40
Expository text contains...
true facts, main ideas and supporting details.
none of the above
no factual information.
41
What is DIALOGUE?
a conversation in a play or story
using your reading strategies
a paper that explains how-to
organizing words in alphabetical order
42
When summarizing a fiction piece, your summary must answer:
when, where, why, how
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
somebody, who, what, when
who, what, when, where, why
43
What is the ROOT of the word unhelpful?
help
helpful
ful
un
44
What is a biography?
Story of a lifetime, written in 3rd person point of view
none of the above
a story about a person's life, written by that person
a funny story
45
The elements of drama include:
characters and stage directions
characters, playwright, setting, dialogue & stage directions
drama, poetry and other genres
characters and the 5 stages of the plot
46
The word navigate means
to move around to reach a destination
to stay still for long periods of time
to dig deep
none of the above
47
To evaluate means
to construct
ignore and disregard information
to judge or examine something
to decrease in size
48
a narrator is:
none of the above
the voice telling the story
I am the narrator
the writer
49
The series of events in a story is known as the:
climax
plot
organizational patterns
resolution
50
The organizational pattern "sequential order" means
none of the above
presenting information in cause and effect format
arranging info in step by step sequence describing a process
presenting information as a problem and offering a solution
51
Which statement best represents cause and effect?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
One thing leads to another
None of the above.
Sometimes things just happen.
52
Which of the following is NOT considered an organizational pattern?
Problem and solution
sequential order
Personal narrative
compare and contrast
53
Which of the following sentences is a FACT?
My teacher gave us 14 pages of homework.
My little brother is as wild as a monkey.
This sunny weather is so beautiful.
Chicken nuggets are the best food ever!
54
The author of a drama/play is known as the
protagonist
dramatist
playwright
player
55
All of the following are examples of onomatopoeia except
Boom!
Crash!
Hi!
Bang!
56
The term "denouement" means
A presentation of information
the final outcome or conclusion
beginning or introduction
a form of language or dialect
57
Omniscient-third person point of view can tell us:
about all the characters; is "all knowing"
about his/hers feelings and thoughts
about none of the characters' feelings or thoughts
only about the main character's feelings and thoughts
58
What is the PREFIX in the word disorganized?
ed
none of the above
organize
dis
59
To put or structure into order
organize
compare
infer
construct
60
Anticipation means
to foresee something in the future
to feel sick
to laugh often
to sleep a lot
61
Which of the following is NOT a hyperbole?
Two hens in hand is better than one in the bush.
I'm so hungry I could eat an elephant!
You're taking forever to get ready.
I've told you a thousand times to clean the house.
62
What is imagery?
All of the above.
words that appeal to the 5 senses to give a mental image
It is the subject of a literature piece.
The main idea of a story.
63
What does it mean to "paraphrase"?
restating the meaning of text in your own words
creating mental images through words
to narrate a story
it is a form of figurative language
64
Which of the following is a synonym for infer?
diminish
assume
impact
develop
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The most important concept the author wants readers to learn when reading a text is the...
opinion
genre
main idea
none of the above

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