STAAR Review

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

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

Pathos is an appeal that focuses on emotion

descriptive language that deals with any of the five senses

How many points is the Writing SCR worth?

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

Lying on the sofa watching old films

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

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

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

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

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

How many points is the ECR worth?

Insight about human life that is revealed in a literary work

How many points is the Reading SCR worth?

Although John read the book

Joe hates sitting on the deck; he gets sunburned.

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

After the game ended

While I sat

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

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

Ethos is an appeal that focuses on facts and stats.

Acknowledging that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable

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

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Even though I don’t make much money.

Because I was tired.

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

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

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

My brother and I went to the mall last night.

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

Jay and Mary always argue about which movie to watch.

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

How many hours is the STAAR exam?

Although it was raining, we decided to go fishing.

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

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

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

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

Youth is wasted on the young.

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

I took a nap.

Juliet is the sun.

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

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

Students have 5 hours to complete the EOC English exams.