The organizational pattern "sequential order" means

arranging info in step by step sequence describing a process

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

The elements of drama include:

characters, playwright, setting, dialogue & stage directions

the repetition of consonant sounds

What is a graphic organizer used for?

It is used to organize and structure ideas for writing.

The term "denouement" means

the final outcome or conclusion

Authors use the methods of characterization to tell the readers:

somethng about a character, such as appearance & personality

What does it mean to "paraphrase"?

restating the meaning of text in your own words

sensory language refers to:

words used in literary writing that appeal to the 5 senses

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

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered softly in my ear

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

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

Organizational pattern "chronological order" refers to

arranging events in order according to the time they occured

giving a short version of a story/text

Which of the following sentences is a FACT?

My teacher gave us 14 pages of homework.

to foresee something in the future

When summarizing a fiction piece, your summary must answer:

Somebody, wanted, but, so, then

Omniscient-third person point of view can tell us:

about all the characters; is "all knowing"

The story's subject in one or two words.

Which statement shows a comparison?

Dogs have four legs, and so do cats

When you predict, you are...

declaring or guessing what will happen next

Expository text contains...

true facts, main ideas and supporting details.

Which of the following is NOT a hyperbole?

Two hens in hand is better than one in the bush.

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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
The organizational pattern "sequential order" means
arranging info in step by step sequence describing a process
none of the above
presenting information as a problem and offering a solution
presenting information in cause and effect format
2
What is a GENRE?
the author's purpose
the moral of the story
the subject or type of book
the conclusion
3
To evaluate means
to construct
to judge or examine something
ignore and disregard information
to decrease in size
4
Methods used to convey information (e.g. commercials, internet, TV, radio) are known as:
elements of drama
literary analysis
Forms of media
organizational patterns
5
The term "diminutive" means
extremely large in size
being very bulky
to conclude
very small in size
6
"We felt immense happiness when my dad walked through that door!" What point of view is this?
3rd person omniscient
3 person limited
none of the above
1st person
7
Ty has a test tomorrow, instead of studying he's been playing video games. We can infer that..
Ty is a smart kid and knows he doesn't need to study to pass
Ty will mostly likely get a low grade or not pass his test
Ty is a bad kid
Ty learns more from playing video games
8
The elements of drama include:
characters, playwright, setting, dialogue & stage directions
characters and the 5 stages of the plot
drama, poetry and other genres
characters and stage directions
9
Which of the following defines "theme"?
the moral of the story
all of the above.
the life lesson that the reader learns from the story.
the central message or idea
10
alliteration means:
none of the above
exaggeration
comparing 2 unlike things
the repetition of consonant sounds
11
Expository writing .....
has a conflict/plot.
informs and explains.
none of the above
12
What is a graphic organizer used for?
It is used to organize and structure ideas for writing.
It is used for vocabulary words.
None of the above.
It is used to organize graphs.
13
The term "denouement" means
the final outcome or conclusion
beginning or introduction
A presentation of information
a form of language or dialect
14
Authors use the methods of characterization to tell the readers:
somethng about a character, such as appearance & personality
the main idea of the story
author's purpose and comments
none of the above
15
What does it mean to "paraphrase"?
to narrate a story
it is a form of figurative language
restating the meaning of text in your own words
creating mental images through words
16
A dictionary does NOT divide words into syllables
False
True
17
sensory language refers to:
words used in literary writing that appeal to the 5 senses
words used to compare and contrast different texts
words that express authors purpose
none of the above
18
What is a memoir?
a meaningless moment
an organizational pattern
text written in 3rd person
written in 1st person, about a memory that is meaningful
19
The word treacherous means...
feeling secure
involving danger
a treasure hunt
something of little or no value
20
"Silver seas sailed south said Sue" is an example of:
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Refrain
21
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Kaboom!
The wind whispered softly in my ear
You are as sweet as chocolate.
Break a leg
22
Which of the following can be a synonym for construct?
expose
explain
organize
formulate
23
The series of events in a story is known as the:
climax
resolution
plot
organizational patterns
24
What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?
the lesson or moral in the story
the resolution of the story
important concept within the story
the setting of the story
25
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
The cat was beautiful inside.
You get more by giving to others rather than taking
The captain wanted to go back to sail the seas.
The monkey chased and killed the weasel.
26
If a story is told from third-person point of view, using "he, she, him, they", the narrator:
none of the above
is not a character in the story
is the author of of the story
is a character in the story
27
Which of the following is a good example of a topic?
What goes around, comes around.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Evil actions lead to bad consequences.
Bravery
28
All of the following are examples of onomatopoeia except
Boom!
Crash!
Hi!
Bang!
29
To know, find out, or show who someone is or what something is...
none of the above
organize
aggrandize
identify
30
To look up the word UNDENIABLY in the dictionary, you might use what most basic root word?
Undeniably
Undeny
Undeniable
Deny
31
Organizational pattern "chronological order" refers to
arranging events in order according to the time they occured
arranging info by listing a problem followed by the solution
examining similarities and differences
none of the above
32
The author of a drama/play is known as the
playwright
protagonist
dramatist
player
33
Summarizing is:
describing the characters
none of the above
giving a short version of a story/text
drawing an inference
34
What is the ROOT of the word unhelpful?
help
helpful
ful
un
35
Which of these is NOT an example of expository writing?
a biography
a short story
a how-to-article
a research report
36
Which of the following sentences is a FACT?
Chicken nuggets are the best food ever!
My teacher gave us 14 pages of homework.
My little brother is as wild as a monkey.
This sunny weather is so beautiful.
37
Which of the following is a synonym for infer?
assume
develop
diminish
impact
38
Anticipation means
to laugh often
to feel sick
to sleep a lot
to foresee something in the future
39
When summarizing a fiction piece, your summary must answer:
somebody, who, what, when
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
when, where, why, how
who, what, when, where, why
40
a narrator is:
the voice telling the story
none of the above
the writer
I am the narrator
41
What does the word INEFFECTIVE mean?
a reaction
all of the above
not working
cause and effect
42
What is the SUFFIX of the word imprecisely?
precise
ly
imprecise
im
43
Omniscient-third person point of view can tell us:
about all the characters; is "all knowing"
about none of the characters' feelings or thoughts
about his/hers feelings and thoughts
only about the main character's feelings and thoughts
44
Which statement best represents cause and effect?
Sometimes things just happen.
None of the above.
One thing leads to another
Where there's a will, there's a way.
45
to back up with details or information is to...
support
predict
analyze
review
46
What is Topic?
A detailed summary
none of the above.
The story's subject in one or two words.
The theme of a story.
47
To study and learn the nature of something by making a close examination...
analyze
develop
infer
interpret
48
Which statement shows a comparison?
Some dogs probably do enjoy chasing cats.
Cats are so independent
A dog can be a loving and loyal companion.
Dogs have four legs, and so do cats
49
When you predict, you are...
complaining about the circumstances
stating a fact
showing exceeding importance toward someone or something
declaring or guessing what will happen next
50
Expository text contains...
no factual information.
none of the above
true facts, main ideas and supporting details.
51
Which of the following is NOT a hyperbole?
I'm so hungry I could eat an elephant!
I've told you a thousand times to clean the house.
You're taking forever to get ready.
Two hens in hand is better than one in the bush.
52
A simile...
is the constant repetition of a phrase
does not compare anything
none of the above
compares 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"
53
The word navigate means
none of the above
to dig deep
to move around to reach a destination
to stay still for long periods of time
54
The most important concept the author wants readers to learn when reading a text is the...
opinion
genre
none of the above
main idea
55
What are the 5 stages of the plot?
exposition, rise above, conflict,falling action,introduction
exposition,rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
exponents, rising action, climax, fallen pieces, resolution
exposition, rising action, climax
56
Which of the following is NOT a simile?
The computer ate my paper.
The cat crept in like a whisper in the night.
She is as beautiful as a swan.
He is as big as a house.
57
What is DIALOGUE?
a paper that explains how-to
using your reading strategies
organizing words in alphabetical order
a conversation in a play or story
58
What is a biography?
Story of a lifetime, written in 3rd person point of view
a funny story
none of the above
a story about a person's life, written by that person
59
To understand something in a certain way is to ......
concentrate
compare
evaluate
interpret
60
What is the PREFIX in the word disorganized?
ed
none of the above
organize
dis
61
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
62
In a dictionary, the "guide words" are located at the bottom of each page.
False
True
63
What is imagery?
The main idea of a story.
All of the above.
It is the subject of a literature piece.
words that appeal to the 5 senses to give a mental image
64
To put or structure into order
organize
compare
infer
construct
65
Which of the following is NOT considered an organizational pattern?
Personal narrative
Problem and solution
sequential order
compare and contrast

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