May the Scores Be With You! 8th grade ELAR STAAR review

"Which phrase from the story reveals the idea that........"   This question stem is related to:

Universal idea about life supported by the passage; life lesson; aha; message.

The main character in a drama or literary piece.

The feeling in a story created by the author's setting, images, and words

When answering poetry questions what strategy should you use?

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

When taking the Reading STAAR which one of these will help you to be successful?

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

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

Recognizing similarities and differences between two selections.

The dramatic events that begin with the motivation and conflict (everything before turning pt)

The organization the author uses to write something.  

Determining the unknown words by the words around it.

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

When and where a story takes place is called the...

"What can the reader conclude about........"   This question stem is related to:

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

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

This conflict involves the main character facing challenges of values, customs, and convictions

Is meant to "Entertain"

Is meant to "Inform or Explain"

In a drama when two or more characters are engage in conversation with each other.

The main character deals with emotions or is facing a difficult decision in this conflict?

When asked "Which of these is the best summary of the story?" what strategy should you use?

Poetry, drama, fiction, and non- fiction are all types of literature.

Choosing the word that means the OPPOSITE as the underlined word in the question.

The setting, characters, and any important background information is revealed in the...

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

States one person's beliefs, feelings words, or thoughts.

The lesson learned through the meaning of the story...

This conflict is one person against another

What strategy should you use when you come to an unknown word?

An issue with your new haircut is an example of: