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STAAR Reading vocab for 8th grade
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A poem that deals with amusing happenings.
free verse poem
free verse poem
narrative poem
humorous poem
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BK+TE= ?
text evidence
conflict
thesis
inference
3
Language that isn't intended to be taken literally
sensory language
persuasive techniques
literary devices
figurative language
4
Long narrative poem, chronicling the deeds of a hero, using dramatic and narrative technique.
epic poem
lyric poem
free verse poem
narrative poem
5
Short poems expressing personal emotions, sometimes set to music.
lyric poem
free verse poem
narrative poem
epic poem
6
Words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a word to help you understand its meaning.
Affix
Definition
Context
Homophone
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A metaphor that is carried throughout an entire work or several lines of poetry
analogy
extended metaphor
aphorism
simile
8
The universal idea of a piece of fiction that speak to the human experience.
Moral
Theme
Main Idea
Lesson
9
The protagonist is...
the main character
the opposing character
a secondary character
10
Which is an assertion?
Allegiant is the third book in the Divergent series.
Chocolate is delicious.
Exercise helps you lose weight.
Sugar is bad.
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The opposition of characters or internal/external forces that builds tension in a story.
setting
denoument
conflict
exposition
12
The words in a dramatic work that are spoken out loud.
preface
stage directions
narration
dialogue
13
Which is a strategy you should use on the STAAR Reading test?
annotating the text by drawing and/or chunking/summarizing
provide text evidence to ensure your answer is correct
determine what the question is asking by marking key words
preview the questions first so you know what to look for
14
Makes sense
assumption
logical
illogical
assertion
15
Which is NOT an example of literary nonfiction?
based on real people and events
persuasive article
narrative
memoir
16
Someone who writes plays.
author
playwrite
director
playwright
17
Traditional or sacred stories to explain a belief or the creation of something.
myth
fiction
nonfiction
literary nonficiton
18
Which of the following is NOT an element of the setting?
Cultural Background
Physical Background
Emotional Background
Historical Background
19
Which is NOT a text structure?
Subtitles
Sequence
Problem and Solution
Captions
20
Which is an example of a factual claim?
I think uniforms should be banned.
Too much sugar is bad for your health.
Traveling the world is fun.
Pizza is the best.
21
Which of the following is written in 3rd person where the reader knows everyone's feelings?
2nd person
3rd person omniscient
1st person
3rd person limited
22
The antagonist is...
the main character
a secondary character
the opposing character
23
Poetry that has no set pattern or rhyme scheme.
narrative poem
epic poem
ballad
free verse
24
A word element that occurs before or after a root word to modify its meaning.
Homophone
Definition
Context Clues
Affix
25
The point where a story's problem is worked out.
conflict
denoument
resolution
climax
26
Which is NOT an example of author's purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Reveal
Describe
27
A subplot is a...
a side story
a secondary plot
a resolved plot
chronological linear plot
28
A word or phrase with strong emotions, meant to evoke a response from the audience
loaded language
inference
logical fallacy
rhetorical question
29
Which of the following is NOT a nonfiction text feature?
Description
Subtitles
Captions
Compare and Contrast
30
Who has everything she needs to pass the STAAR?
Little ol' me!
I, [insert name], can rock this test!
Me, myself, and I
31
When a POV is limited to one character's thoughts and feelings, it is considered...
subjective
deductive
omniscient
objective
32
Language that utilizes the 5 senses to help you experience the story
sensory language
figurative language
literary devices
imagery
33
All of the plot elements in chronological order
subplot
text structure
secondary plot
linear plot
34
Time and place in which a story happens.
climate
culture
setting
historical context
35
When the narrator only reveals the actions and words of a character without feelings, it's...
deductive
objective
conclusive
subjective
36
When you reduce large sections of a text to the main ideas, it's called...
summarizing
paraphrasing
creating subheadings
simplifying
37
A poem that tells a story to entertain.
lyric poem
narrative poem
free verse poem
humorous poem
38
_____ reveals the setting, props, actions, and emotional tone in a dramatic work.
narration
stage directions
dialogue
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