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3rd Period English II STAAR Review 20/21
3rd Period English II STAAR Review 20/21
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1
You do
NOT
have to read the passages in the revising section of the STAAR test.
True
False
2
Should you ask for a dictionary if you do not have one?
What's a dictionary?
YES!
No, I don't want a dictionary.
3
A rough draft is not necessary when writing my essay.
True
False
4
How many hours do you have to take the English II STAAR test?
5
4
All day
2
5
What order do you have to take the test in?
Any order is correct
Writing, then reading, then back to writing
Reading, then writing section
Writing section, then reading
6
Language that appeals to the five senses
Metaphor
Allusion
Onomatopoeia
Imagery
7
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To inform
To entertain
To convince
To scare
8
If you answer the wrong question in an essay, what score do you get?
3
0
2
1
9
It is important to read through all of the answer choices before deciding on an answer.
True
False
10
The point of view from which a story is told-- when an author uses “I”
1st Person
3rd Person
2nd Person
You can't use I
11
Group of lines in a poem that is like a paragraph in prose
indention
rhyme scheme
allusion
stanza
12
Attitude or feeling
irony
Allusion
tone
Imagery
13
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
happy
sad
sorrowful
angry
14
The point of view when an author uses “he” or “she”
2nd Person
3rd Person
1st Person
You must always use 'I"
15
When an inanimate object is given human qualities
allusion
imagery
personification
onomatopoeia
16
Is there an option to take the STAAR test remotely or online?
Yes, I can take it at my house.
Yes, it's in OnTrack.
No, I have to go to Milby for my test.
17
You should always read the captions under the pictures on the STAAR test.
True
False
18
What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?
It restates the thesis
It’s persuasive
has acall to action
All of the above
19
What type of question stem is this?
"The author uses imagery to....."
Dictionary
Style
Tone/Attitude
Supporting Detail
20
True or False: It is mandatory to pick a side in your essay.
False
True
21
Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses
quotes from the passages.
song lyrics.
Examples
quotes from famous people.
22
The life lesson about human nature in a text
call to action
irony
main idea
theme
23
Will you pass the STAAR test?
NO
MAYBE
YES
24
What day is the English II STAAR test?
Thursday, April 8
Tuesday, April 6
Wednesday, April 8
Never
25
What type of essay are you writing this year?
Narrative
Expository
Argumentative
Research
26
What type of question stem is this?
"The passage (or the author) implies...."
Supporting Detail
Inference
Style
Tone/Attitude
27
Language that is not literal…includes metaphors, similes, etc.
English Language
Figurative Language
Imaginary Language
Literary Language
28
Which item or items can you use on the test?
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Music Player
Tablet
Pen
29
What does every essay have to have at the beginning of the essay (end of first paragraph)?
Examples
Call to Action
Hook
Thesis
30
When something concrete stands for something abstract (EX: American flag standing for freedom)
Imagery
Symbol
Metaphor
Irony
31
Why the author wrote a text
Idea
point of view
author's purpose
Example
32
When the author compares two things using“like” or “as”
Metaphor
Simile
Imagery
Personification
33
The "Hook"...
gets the reader's attention.
gives your opinion.
catches fish
provides examples.
34
The essay is scored on what range?
1-3
0-100
1-4
1-10
35
What part of the directions for the essay should you pay attention to?
The write part
None of it
The think part
The read part
36
Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence
mournful
Upset
frustrated
happy
37
When things are the opposite of what you would expect
metaphor
irony
allusion
onomatopoeia
38
What should a thesis statement include?
your answer
your position + a reason why
author's purpose
The prompt
39
"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used in what paragraph?
Introduction
Body Paragraph #2
Conclusion
Body Paragraph #1
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repetition of initial consonant sounds
imagery
Onomatopoeia
alliteration
simile
