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Dropping a hint of what is going to happen later in the story
irony
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
rhyme
2
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
She had a weird face, I thought she looked like a fried egg.
I asked my friend Rupert if he had any chips, but he said no
I had all my donuts tied up on a string, swaying gently.
The monkeys were dancing, swimming, jumping and eating poo.
3
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
You need to pass the STAAR or you'll be 80 in 10th grade
If you're not 18 you can't vote. Or join the army
When you arrive, please go to the cafeteria.
Old MacDonald. Had a farm.
4
The way an author writes to affect the emotions of the reader.
alliteration
mood
diction
tone
5
To persuade by showing credibility and quoting celebrities and professionals.
Aramis
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
6
Which word would NOT fit correctly in the following sentence: I have been waiting _________ for 5 hours!
Practically
Miserably
Patiently
Speedily
7
Fiction means...?
not true
literature
sparkles
true
8
Using the same words or phrases for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point
foreshadowing
diction
emphasize
repetition
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A short extract from a film or a piece of music or writing
convey
excerpt
emphasize
theme
10
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of...?
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
simile
alliteration
11
"Buzz," "Bang," "Boom" are all examples of...?
protagonist
onomatopoeia
mood
metaphor
12
What is wrong with this video?
Her hair is frizzy.
She broke her hand
She can't lip sync
She doesn't know how to count
13
To persuade using logic, facts and statistics?
Logos
Porthos
Pathos
Ethos
14
What is the next line in the song?
Please don't say that you'll ever leave
Place your hand on my beating heart.
Place your heart in the palm of my hand.
Pass the cheddar my burger needs cheese.
15
What should you NOT do the night before a test?
Stay up until 5am
Take time to relax and build up your confidence
Eat a good breakfast
Get a good night's sleep
16
What is the past tense of hurt?
hurt
hurted
hirt
What is past tense?
17
FINAL QUESTION! Who is your best friend when you take the STAAR test?
the clock
The dictionary
The teacher
the person on your left
18
What is the first step of writing?
editing
revising
Prewriting
drafting
19
What is the best way to figure out the tone of a text?
The word choice (diction)
The sound of their voice.
Parallel structure
The theme
20
A reference to a mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
theme
hyperbole
diction
allusion
21
Which sentence has incorrect comma usage?
The tacos had cheese, meat, lettuce, and hot sauce.
I don't like tacos very much, tacos make my skin itch.
With tacos all over me, I ran crying from the room.
Everyone was nice, but they still threw tacos at me.
22
Which sentence has capitalization errors?
Terry built his house under Lake Ontario.
I saw rice university was on the cover of times magazine.
I heard that Lydia grew up on Ford Street.
Kate, Bianca, and Judy ride penguins to school.
23
"Kissing her was like falling into a bucket of toads" is an example of...?
tone
simile
diction
metaphor
24
An owl is a ____ for wisdom.
metaphor
cartoon
symbol
hyperbole
25
What sentence is the main point of the paper?
introduction
conclusion
example
thesis
26
"The burger stared me down, daring me to eat it" is an example of...?
mood
personification
metaphor
imagery
27
The moral or message of a literary text.
allusion
diction
mood
theme
28
What is the ghost whispering?
"They all will pay".
"I know what you did!"
Nothing. Ghosts aren't real!
"Be quiet!"
29
What paragraph contains the thesis?
Conclusion
Introduction
Body Paragraph
Thesis Paragraph
30
Which of these transitions is best for when you are offering more information on the topic?
For instance
So
Alternatively
Furthermore
31
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Vegetables are _______ to our immune systems."
Beneficial
Antidiluvian
Fantastic
Good
32
What is that word that means to make something understood?
Convey
Absolve
Parley
Emphasize
33
Which sentence correctly uses the word "They're"?
They're was a good reason I don't eat paint chips.
Hand me they're tickets, please.
They're my favorite, thank you!
I brought they're favorite snack!
34
Which of these structures would be a great way to organize an essay about the history of your school?
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronological
35
What do we call an essay where you convince readers to agree with your opinion?
Narrative
Expository
Argumentative
Contradictory
36
"She's a brick house.." is an example of...?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Imagery
Simile
37
Why won't Ryan Gosling eat his cereal?
He just doesn't like cereal, ok!!?
He is gluten intolerant
He is lactose intolerant
He is just an image on tv..
38
What three things do you need in an extended response question?
Ask another question, provide answers, Elaborate.
Answer the prompt, prove it with text evidence, and explain.
Answer the prompt, paraphrase the story, and explain.
Apples, Bunnies, and Carrots
39
The use of descriptive language to make the readers imagine sensory experiences is called?
Diction
Imagery
Revision
Symbolism
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The reason an author writes a particular text.
Author's code
Author's trust
Author's purpose
Author's text
41
To persuade by appealing to emotions.
Athos
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
42
The _____ of The Hunger Games is science fiction.
alliteration
genre
theme
diction
43
What is wrong with the sentence "I wanna go outside."
You sound like a brat
It has an incorrect word
It's too hot outside
Incorrect punctuation
44
Which of these sentences is using the verb as a noun?
I don't want to ruin your day.
He drank seven juice boxes.
She wanted to run all day.
I enjoy the manly art of farting.
45
The author's choice of words in a text is...?
allusion
mmm...burger
simile
diction
46
"I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me," is an example of what?
An onomatopoeia
A hyperbole
A metaphor
A pun
47
What is the BEST way to fix this sentence: "He is my best friend, I hate his guts"
Put a semicolon instead of a comma
No change needed
Add "but" after the comma
Add an emoji at the end
48
The writer's attitude is called?
mood
tone
gerund
onomatopoeia
49
Fancy Freddy found five frilly frocks for Fran.
alliteration
gerund
diction
allusion
50
This is a famous celebrity at 7 years old. Who is it?
Rhianna
Beyonce
Niki Minaj
Oprah
