STAAR Review

Juliet is the sun.

On Saturdays I never get up before 9 o'clock.

Joe hates sitting on the deck; he gets sunburned.

Youth is wasted on the young.

Lying on the sofa watching old films

I took a nap.

Pathos is an appeal that focuses on emotion

Students have 5 hours to complete the EOC English exams.

Even though I don’t make much money.

While I sat

Which of the following best represents the key idea in a passage about friendship and trust?

In the play, the character’s aside reveals his true feelings about his friend. What is the purpose of this aside?

Acknowledging that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable

In an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of including a counterargument?

After Joey and Janie got home, they were tired, so they decided to relax.

After the game ended

When I woke up in the morning, I got dressed, and ate breakfast, then I went to school.

If an author writes an article advocating for animal rights, what is their most likely purpose?

Substitution of a mild or less negative word or phrase for a harsh or blunt one.

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

How many points is the ECR worth?

Janie, sitting on the edge of the couch, watched the tv while Joey cleaned the house.

The wrong person was selected for the wrong job, at the wrong time, for the wrong purpose.

In the sentence, “The night was a dark cloak enveloping the town,” what literary device is being used?

Sightseeing in the Big Apple, Jessie and Joey bought souvenirs.

Which statement best describes the theme that emerges as a character learns the importance of honesty?

Insight about human life that is revealed in a literary work

My brother and I went to the mall last night.

Jay and Mary always argue about which movie to watch.

Recurring plot pattern, image, descriptive detail, or character that expresses itself in stories, dreams, or religion.

Stephen and Susie went to a movie, but they didn't like it.

descriptive language that deals with any of the five senses

As a character learns the value of forgiveness, which theme is likely being developed?

“He pulled his dripping trunks from the line where they had hung all through the shower and wrung them out.”

Which response best uses textual evidence to support an argument about the protagonist’s bravery?

Ethos is an appeal that focuses on facts and stats.

Although John read the book

To demonstrate credibility&trustworthiness; emphasize shared values between the speaker and the audience.

How many hours is the STAAR exam?

Paul went to the mall because he needed to buy clothes.

How does the scene where the main character discovers the secret room impact the plot?

How many points is the Writing SCR worth?

How many points is the Reading SCR worth?

Although it was raining, we decided to go fishing.

An article argues that regular exercise improves mental health. What is most likely the author’s purpose?

Because I was tired.

Which of the following is the best summary of a passage describing a character’s journey from failure to success?

Which of the following best demonstrates clear organization in a persuasive essay?