Reading STAAR Prep Extravaganza

Can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources.

When two or more characters engage in conversation with each other.

Types of literature, such as poetry, drama, or fiction.

Which strategies are important on a test?

The way an author organizes a text.

"Paragraph 15 is mainly about ..." This sentence stem is related to:

"Which phrase from the story reveals ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Determining the meaning of a word by the words around it.

The author's overall reason for writing a passage or using a specific word or phrase.

A group of lines that form a division in a poem.

An interruption in a story that refers back to something that happened in the past.

Evidence from a text that proves or supports a conclusion.

"Which of the following definitions of the word ..." This sentence stem is related to:

A hint of what is to come

An author uses this text structure to explain how things happen in order.

Richard isn't sure what a question means. What should he do?

A universal lesson or idea about life conveyed by a story.

The point of view which uses pronouns like "He, she, they"

The main character in a drama or literary work.

What is this question stem related to? "The author organizes this article by . . ."

A statement of beliefs or feelings.

"The author's choice of words create an atmosphere ..." This sentence stem is related to:

The author's attitude towards the subject

"Which sentence from the story supports the idea ..." This sentence stem is related to:

"The most likely reason the author wrote this ..." This sentence stem is related to:

Authors use this text structure to describe a complication and a way to resolve it.

Tina forgot what alliteration means! What should she do?

The character who opposes or is in conflict with the protagonist.

A brief retelling of a passage which includes only the main idea and important details.

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "you, your"

The point of view which uses pronouns like, "I, me, we"