a poem speaking directly to someone or something

Plot Diagram steps in order:

exposition/rising action/climax/falling action/resolution

Sequential texts contain mostly

step by step instructions; a process

names a tangible object that stands for an abstract idea

a quote at the beginning of a text that makes sense later

Suggests, reveals, conveys, illustrates

analysis verbs in answer choices

Words around an unknown word that give clues to meaning

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Idea or thought process that leads to a false conclusion
logical / rhetorical fallacy
exposition / characterization
none of the above
problem / solution
2
Ode
a poem speaking directly to someone or something
First person text
A reverse allegory
a found poem, usually visually stunning
3
Introductory background information about characters or plot
Exposition
Epigram
Conflict
Personification
4
Plot Diagram steps in order:
exposition/rising action/climax/falling action/resolution
exposition/rising action/conflict/problem/ solution
exposition/climax/falling action/ dialogue/resolution
exposition/point of view/action/dialogue / resolution
5
repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
aphorism
epigram
assonance
metaphor
6
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
rhyme couplet
none of these
rhyme zone
rhyme scheme
7
How a conflict is solved and how characters adjust to consequences--good or bad
subplot
climax
falling action
resolution
8
Channels of mass communication
loaded terms
central arguments
caricatures
media
9
Sequential texts contain mostly
graphics and media
sensory language
step by step instructions; a process
assertions and false claims
10
Deeply held principles
morals
beliefs
all are correct
values
11
Perspective from which a story is told
Literary Analysis
Point of view
Kid next you with the constant narrations
Characterization
12
A statement people assume to be true, but may or may not be
commonplace assertion
both are correct
"America is the richest country in the world"
neither are correct
13
Symbolism
unknown context clues
uses humans to represent animals and nature
poetry elements that are literal
names a tangible object that stands for an abstract idea
14
Restating an author's idea in your own words
paraphrase
generalize
italicize
synthesize
15
repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words
assonance
alliteration
epigram
aphorism
16
An emotionally charged positive or negative word
all are correct
implied meaning of a word
childish vs. youthful
connotation
17
A group of lines in a poem
ballads
lyrics
stanza
verse
18
An epigraph is
evidence used in a text to infer theme
a detailed plot diagram
a quote at the beginning of a text that makes sense later
a picture, illustration, or graphic
19
Main purpose of a PERSUASIVE text is called the:
entertainment factor
central argument
cause and effect
loaded term
20
Characters engaged in conversation
dialogue
literary analysis
ILA teachers
second person perspective
21
I / me / we perspective
3rd person
2nd person
subjective person
1st person
22
Total sequence of events in fiction
characterization
plot
resolution
climax
23
Ballad
Both
Neither
May include a hero
Poem that tells a popular folk story
24
A broad statement that applies to a large group of people
genre
aphorism
generalization
opinion
25
Making an inference or judgment based upon your reasoning & prior experience
prediction
point of view
circular logic
conclusion
26
In what passages can you draw a conclusion?
in literary texts
both types
in expository texts
neither type
27
The art of persuasive language
media
conclusion
metaphor
rhetoric
28
Fact vs Opinion
Data vs Personal Belief
Assertion vs Generalization
Fallacy vs Trait
Instruction vs Question
29
Which is NOT a tone?
critical
gratitude
sarcastic
Informal
30
Serious poem based upon a story of mythical or national heroes
epic
stanza
elegy
lyric
31
Prediction
ALL of the above
using evidence to anticipate a future event
a forecast
an educated guess
32
Suggests, reveals, conveys, illustrates
analysis verbs in answer choices
imagery in poetic perspective
root words
Final Four Gatorade flavors
33
Turning point of the story; tension has reached its peaked
conflict
conclusion
climax
consequence
34
A poem expresses a poet's feelings and state of mind
lyric
elegy
epic
ballad
35
Who opposes the main character?
Arnav
protagonist
Adnan
antagonist
36
Text structure analyzes reasons and results
problem and solution
prediction and conclusion
cause and effect
main idea and details
37
Which is NOT a theme
friendship
loyalty
justice
optimistic
38
A reasonable guess based on information from a text
Inference
Identity
Incorrect premise
Imagery
39
Tone is mainly about
How I feel after March Madness
how the protagonist feels towards the antagonist
how the narrator feels toward a poem
The author's attitude
40
A jump in logic that makes no sense or cannot be followed
leading question
false assumption
loaded term
non sequitur
41
Briefly describe a text using the most important details
decode
infer
paraphrase
summarize
42
Third person point of view
them / they
both answers are correct
he / she
neither answer is correct
43
What the text is mostly about...
social media
allusions
whatever I jot
main idea
44
Maps, charts, diagrams, etc. are considered
sensory devices
graphics
literary elements
poetry
45
What appears at the end of every sonnet?
a couplet
a universal theme
a free verse
All are correct.
46
Which argument is based upon bad logic?
all of the above
incorrect premise
false assumption
circular logic
47
Category of artistic composition refers to
music categories
all of the above
literature categories
genre
48
Allusion
All are correct
A reference without explanation
A historical or religious reference
A cultural reference
49
Persuade, inform, entertain are all examples of ?
author's purpose
main ideas
themes
genres
50
Context clues are
Words around an unknown word that give clues to meaning
Drawings in a bullet journal
Combining many ideas into one
Comic devices like irony
51
Exaggerates the traits of a person or idea
oxymoron
caricature
cliche
paradox
52
A group of lines in a poem
Sensory details
Syntax
Summary
Stanza
53
False Assumption means
Incorrect Conclusion
Ineffective Details
Inaccurate Graphics
Incomplete Flashback
54
Who loves children's picture books the most?
Dinesh
Louis
Mrs. Hill
Mrs. Brown
55
Smaller conflicts within a main story
details
predictions
subplots
couplets
56
Mood
general atmosphere of text
all of the above
emotional response
experienced by reader
57
How a conflict in a story is resolved; how the characters finally adjust to consequences.
Point of View
Characters
Meter
Resolution
58
An informational text
all of the above
is factual
is expository
may voice opinions
59
Something that is proven with data, observations, or reliable sources
logical fallacy
opinion
factual claim
commonplace assertion
60
Dictionary definition of a word
prefix
root word
connotation
denotation
61
Combine diverse ideas into one new conclusion
synthesize
1st idea + 2nd idea = new idea
all are correct
interpretive reading skill
62
Theme
does not include characters or plot
central message about society or people
ALL of the above
universal idea
63
Details that appeal to the five senses
sensory language
none of the above
emotional language
point of view
64
What grade I will get on STAAR vocabulary quiz
What STAAR?
Don't. even.
Absolutely 100%!
What quiz?
65
Humorous devices include
who, what, when, where, why
entertainment, persuasion, information
puns, slapstick, sarcasm, irony
Ricky or Ram
66
Reader has no access to thoughts or feelings. Which point of view?
third person
objective
subjective
first person
67
Which of the following is NOT an organizational pattern?
chronological (time)
dramatic characterization
cause and effect
problem and solution
68
Problem faced by characters in fictional passages
plot
conflict
climax
rising action
69
Expository is another word for what type of text?
Fiction
Text-to-Text Connection
Nonfiction
Expertise
70
An author uses appeals and reasons to convince an audience
abstract claims
persuade
resolve
graphics
71
Character traits are
1st, 2nd, 3rd person
adjectives to describe behaviors & attitudes
protagonists and antagonists
adjectives that establish setting
72
who, what, where, why, when
loaded terms
main idea
figurative language
supporting details
73
Aphorisms that include humor are
epigrams
epigraphs
similes
assonances
74
A playwright accentuates extreme traits with
All are correct
Dialogue and behaviors
Dramatic characters
Stage directions
75
A short statement that states a life truth
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder"
neither are correct
both are correct
aphorism
76
An elegy is a poem that
mourns STAAR
mourns Mahit
mourns death
recalls mythical heroes
77
Third Person Omniscient point of view reveals
all of the characters' emotions
the main character's emotions
no one's emotions
the antagonist's emotions
78
An organizational pattern is...
the structure of a text
the presentation of the information
all of the above
the order of the text
79
14 line poem that is usually about love
ballad
elegy
sonnet
ode
80
Details from a passage that justify best answers
universal theme
text evidence
fact checkers
incorrect premises
81
Compare & contrast
main idea & details
similarities & differences
facts & opinions
arguments & reasons
82
The character deals with the decision at the climax. What stage of plot occurs next?
conflict
rising action
climax
falling action
83
Third person limited is
when the character says "I"
knowing only the basic plot
the main character's/protagonist's feelings
knowing everyone's feelings
84
Time order means
main idea
chronological
cause and effect
compare contrast
85
Life is a piece of bubble gum
allusion
repetition
simile
metaphor

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