English II STAAR Review

When the author compares two things using“like” or “as”

If you skip your essay, you cannot pass your exam.

When an inanimate object is given human qualities

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What does every essay have to have at the beginning of the essay (end of first paragraph)?

If you answer the wrong question in an essay, what score do you get?

You should always read the captions under the pictures on the STAAR test.

The point of view from which a story is told-- when an author uses “I”

What type of question stem is this? "The passage (or the author) implies...."

What part of the persuasive essay should you restate your thesis statement in?

Group of lines in a poem that is like a paragraph in prose

When things are the opposite of what you would expect

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A metaphor compares two things to help convey the author's message.

Figurative language that appeals to the five senses

Attitude or feeling

It is important to read through all of the answer choices before deciding on an answer.

What should you pay attention to in a play?

Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence

A reference to literature or history

The life lesson about human nature in a text

You do NOT have to read the passages in the revising and editing section of the STAAR test.

How many multiple choice questions are on the STAAR test?

Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence

What part of the prompt for the essay should you pay attention to?

If a question asks you to take out extraneous or redundant information, that information is...

On the English II STAAR test, which essay will you need to write?

Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses

How much scratch paper will you get from your teacher once you have started your test?

How should you expand on your examples?

You will report to your testing room at 7:15 tomorrow.

True or False: It is important to pick a side in your essay.

Which item or items can you use on the test?

How many reasons should you provide in your thesis statement?

"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used at the beginning of what paragraph?

What “things” will you have to write on the English II test?

Why the author wrote a text

When something concrete stands for something abstract (EX: American flag standing for freedom)

What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?

What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

Planning or drafting is not necessary when writing my essay.

The essay is scored on what range?

The "Hook"...

What should a thesis statement include?

What order do you have to take the test in?

Which of the following genres will NOT be on the STAAR test for you to read?