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The life lesson about human nature in a text
irony
theme
main idea
call to action
2
What part of the directions for the essay should you pay attention to?
The read part
The WRITE part
None of it
The think part
3
What day is the English II STAAR test?
Tuesday & Thursday
a week from now
May
Friday
4
What type of questions stem is the following?
"The passage (or author) says ...."
Inference
Style
Tone/Attitude
Supporting Detail
5
The point of view from which a story is told-- when an author uses “I”
You can't use I
2nd Person
1st Person
3rd Person
6
You do
NOT
have to read the passages in the revising and editing section of the STAAR test.
False
True
7
Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses
quotes from famous people.
anecdotes and example.
song lyrics.
quotes from the passages.
8
What should you pay attention to in a play?
All of the above
Stage Directions
Dialogue
Words in bold
9
What order do you have to take the test in?
Writing section, then reading
Reading, then writing section
Any order is correct
Writing, then reading, then back to writing
10
The essay is scored in what range?
1-4
0-100
1-3
1-10
11
What type of question stem is this?
"The author uses imagery to....."
Style
Dictionary
Tone/Attitude
Supporting Detail
12
Group of lines in a poem that is like a paragraph in prose
stanza
allusion
rhyme scheme
indention
13
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
sad
happy
angry
sorrowful
14
"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used at the beginning of what paragraph?
Conclusion
Introduction
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #1
15
How should you expand on your examples?
You don't have enough space to
Bring up another point
Repeat your point
Use the 5 W's
16
Which of the following genres will NOT be on the STAAR test for you to read?
A poem
All of the above could be on the test
A play
An expository piece
17
What does the acronym STAAR stand for?
It is not an acronym.
The State of Texas Assessment of Accelerated Reading
State Testing and Academic Rigor
The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
18
What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?
It’s persuasive
has a call to action
All of the above
It restates the thesis
19
True or False: It is important to pick a side in your essay.
False
True
20
What type of essay are you writing this year?
Narrative
Research
argumentative
Expository
21
Will you pass the STAAR test?
NO
YES
MAYBE
22
You should always read the captions under the pictures on the STAAR test.
False
True
23
What “things” will you have to write on the English II test?
1 Essay, 3 SCR's
1 essay, 2 SCR's
1 Essay
2 SCR's
24
Why the author wrote a text
author's purpose
Idea
Example
point of view
25
When something concrete stands for something abstract (EX: the American flag stands for freedom)
Irony
Imagery
Symbol
Metaphor
26
Which item or items can you use on the test?
Music Player
Notes
Tablet
Dictionary/Thesaurus
27
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
happy
irritated
mournful
frustrated
28
The "Hook"...
gives your opinion.
gets the reader's attention.
provides examples.
catches fish
29
It is important to read through all of the answer choices before deciding on an answer.
True
False
30
A language that appeals to the five senses
Imagery
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Allusion
31
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To inform
To scare
To convince
To entertain
32
What should a thesis statement include?
The prompt
author's purpose
your answer + a reason(S) why
your answer
33
In which part of the argumentative essay should you restate a reworded position statement?
Conclusion
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Introduction
34
What does every essay have to have at the beginning of the essay (end of first paragraph)?
Thesis
Hook
Examples
Call to Action
35
A reference to literature or history
Personification
Allusion
Imagery
Irony
36
What type of question stem is this?
"The passage (or the author) implies...."
Style
Inference
Supporting Detail
Tone/Attitude
37
How many hours do you have to take the English II STAAR test?
4
2
All day
5
38
A language that is not literal…includes metaphors, similes, etc.
Figurative Language
Literary Language
English Language
Imaginary Language
39
How many reasons should you provide in your position statement?
1
3
2
4
40
repetition of initial consonant sounds
simile
alliteration
imagery
Onomatopoeia
41
The point of view when an author uses “he” or “she”
You must always use 'I"
1st Person
3rd Person
2nd Person
42
When the author compares two things using “like” or “as”
Simile
Personification
Imagery
Metaphor
43
Attitude or feeling
Imagery
irony
Allusion
tone
44
A rough draft is not necessary when writing my essay.
True
False
45
When things are the opposite of what you would expect
allusion
metaphor
irony
onomatopoeia
46
If you answer the wrong question in an essay, what score do you get?
0
3
2
1
