Ristaino's English II STAAR Review

When an inanimate object is given human qualities 

Group of lines in a poem that is like a paragraph in prose

It is important to read through all of the answer choices before deciding on an answer.

"In addition" is a transition phrase that could be used in what paragraph?

What should a thesis statement include?

The author's attitude about the subject, character, or content in general.

You should always read the captions under the pictures on the STAAR test.

Body paragraphs are more effective when the writer uses

Why the author wrote a text

Language that is not literal…includes metaphors, similes, etc. 

A rough draft is not necessary when writing my essay.

True or False: It is important to pick a side in your essay.

What part of the persuasive essay should you restate a reworded position statement?

What day is the English II STAAR test?

A reference to literature or history

Will you pass?

Attitude or feeling

When things are the opposite of what you would expect

You do NOT have to read the passages in the revising and editing section of the STAAR test.

Describe the attitude or tone of this sentence

What type of essay are you writing this year?

What part of the directions for the essay should you pay attention to?

The point of view when an author uses “he” or “she” 

When the author compares to things using“like” or “as” 

repetition of initial consonant sounds

What does a good conclusion do in a persuasive essay?

Language that appeals to the five senses  

When something concrete stands for something abstract (EX: American flag standing for freedom)