Humorous devices include

puns, slapstick, sarcasm, irony

Third Person Omniscient point of view reveals

all of the characters' emotions

Words around an unknown word that give clues to meaning

Sequential texts contain mostly

step by step instructions; a process

Suggests, reveals, conveys, illustrates

analysis verbs in answer choices

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An author uses appeals and reasons to convince an audience
graphics
resolve
persuade
abstract claims
2
Combine diverse ideas into one new conclusion
interpretive reading skill
all are correct
1st idea + 2nd idea = new idea
synthesize
3
Who opposes the main character?
Arnav
Adnan
protagonist
antagonist
4
who, what, where, why, when
main idea
loaded terms
figurative language
supporting details
5
Text structure analyzes reasons and results
prediction and conclusion
cause and effect
problem and solution
main idea and details
6
Which argument is based upon bad logic?
circular logic
false assumption
incorrect premise
all of the above
7
Dictionary definition of a word
prefix
root word
connotation
denotation
8
Ballad
Poem that tells a popular folk story
Neither
Both
May include a hero
9
Theme
does not include characters or plot
universal idea
ALL of the above
central message about society or people
10
A group of lines in a poem
stanza
verse
lyrics
ballads
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Life is a piece of bubble gum
repetition
allusion
metaphor
simile
12
Restating an author's idea in your own words
generalize
italicize
paraphrase
synthesize
13
Perspective from which a story is told
Point of view
Literary Analysis
Characterization
Kid next you with the constant narrations
14
Total sequence of events in fiction
plot
climax
characterization
resolution
15
Aphorisms that include humor are
epigraphs
similes
assonances
epigrams
16
Making an inference or judgment based upon your reasoning & prior experience
point of view
circular logic
conclusion
prediction
17
Humorous devices include
entertainment, persuasion, information
who, what, when, where, why
Ricky or Ram
puns, slapstick, sarcasm, irony
18
Third Person Omniscient point of view reveals
no one's emotions
the main character's emotions
all of the characters' emotions
the antagonist's emotions
19
repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words
epigram
aphorism
assonance
alliteration
20
Context clues are
Combining many ideas into one
Comic devices like irony
Drawings in a bullet journal
Words around an unknown word that give clues to meaning
21
Prediction
an educated guess
ALL of the above
using evidence to anticipate a future event
a forecast
22
Maps, charts, diagrams, etc. are considered
poetry
literary elements
graphics
sensory devices
23
A group of lines in a poem
Syntax
Stanza
Sensory details
Summary
24
An elegy is a poem that
mourns STAAR
mourns death
recalls mythical heroes
mourns Mahit
25
Something that is proven with data, observations, or reliable sources
commonplace assertion
opinion
factual claim
logical fallacy
26
Sequential texts contain mostly
graphics and media
sensory language
step by step instructions; a process
assertions and false claims
27
A reasonable guess based on information from a text
Imagery
Incorrect premise
Identity
Inference
28
Expository is another word for what type of text?
Nonfiction
Text-to-Text Connection
Fiction
Expertise
29
Mood
general atmosphere of text
experienced by reader
emotional response
all of the above
30
What appears at the end of every sonnet?
a couplet
a free verse
a universal theme
All are correct.
31
Idea or thought process that leads to a false conclusion
problem / solution
none of the above
exposition / characterization
logical / rhetorical fallacy
32
14 line poem that is usually about love
ballad
ode
elegy
sonnet
33
Characters engaged in conversation
dialogue
ILA teachers
second person perspective
literary analysis
34
I / me / we perspective
subjective person
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
35
An emotionally charged positive or negative word
implied meaning of a word
childish vs. youthful
all are correct
connotation
36
Persuade, inform, entertain are all examples of ?
author's purpose
genres
themes
main ideas
37
An organizational pattern is...
the presentation of the information
the structure of a text
all of the above
the order of the text
38
Allusion
A reference without explanation
A historical or religious reference
All are correct
A cultural reference
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Suggests, reveals, conveys, illustrates
root words
Final Four Gatorade flavors
imagery in poetic perspective
analysis verbs in answer choices
40
Reader has no access to thoughts or feelings. Which point of view?
third person
subjective
objective
first person
41
Who loves children's picture books the most?
Mrs. Hill
Mrs. Brown
Louis
Dinesh
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Which is NOT a theme
optimistic
friendship
justice
loyalty
43
Serious poem based upon a story of mythical or national heroes
stanza
lyric
elegy
epic
44
Time order means
chronological
cause and effect
compare contrast
main idea
45
A statement people assume to be true, but may or may not be
neither are correct
both are correct
commonplace assertion
"America is the richest country in the world"
46
Channels of mass communication
loaded terms
media
central arguments
caricatures
47
A jump in logic that makes no sense or cannot be followed
loaded term
false assumption
non sequitur
leading question
48
An informational text
is expository
is factual
may voice opinions
all of the above
49
Smaller conflicts within a main story
details
subplots
couplets
predictions
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Third person point of view
them / they
neither answer is correct
both answers are correct
he / she
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Which is NOT a tone?
critical
gratitude
Informal
sarcastic
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Problem faced by characters in fictional passages
conflict
climax
rising action
plot
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Turning point of the story; tension has reached its peaked
consequence
conflict
conclusion
climax
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Tone is mainly about
How I feel after March Madness
The author's attitude
how the protagonist feels towards the antagonist
how the narrator feels toward a poem
55
Deeply held principles
morals
values
beliefs
all are correct
56
The character deals with the decision at the climax. What stage of plot occurs next?
conflict
rising action
falling action
climax
57
Character traits are
protagonists and antagonists
1st, 2nd, 3rd person
adjectives that establish setting
adjectives to describe behaviors & attitudes
58
Which of the following is NOT an organizational pattern?
problem and solution
dramatic characterization
chronological (time)
cause and effect
59
What the text is mostly about...
whatever I jot
social media
allusions
main idea
60
A short statement that states a life truth
neither are correct
aphorism
both are correct
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder"
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An epigraph is
evidence used in a text to infer theme
a picture, illustration, or graphic
a detailed plot diagram
a quote at the beginning of a text that makes sense later
62
Details that appeal to the five senses
none of the above
point of view
emotional language
sensory language
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Briefly describe a text using the most important details
paraphrase
summarize
decode
infer
64
A poem expresses a poet's feelings and state of mind
ballad
elegy
lyric
epic
65
Third person limited is
when the character says "I"
the main character's/protagonist's feelings
knowing everyone's feelings
knowing only the basic plot
66
In what passages can you draw a conclusion?
in expository texts
in literary texts
neither type
both types
67
Symbolism
poetry elements that are literal
unknown context clues
uses humans to represent animals and nature
names a tangible object that stands for an abstract idea
68
How a conflict in a story is resolved; how the characters finally adjust to consequences.
Point of View
Resolution
Characters
Meter
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Exaggerates the traits of a person or idea
caricature
paradox
cliche
oxymoron
70
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
rhyme zone
rhyme scheme
rhyme couplet
none of these
71
False Assumption means
Incomplete Flashback
Inaccurate Graphics
Ineffective Details
Incorrect Conclusion
72
How a conflict is solved and how characters adjust to consequences--good or bad
resolution
subplot
climax
falling action
73
Introductory background information about characters or plot
Personification
Exposition
Epigram
Conflict
74
Plot Diagram steps in order:
exposition/point of view/action/dialogue / resolution
exposition/climax/falling action/ dialogue/resolution
exposition/rising action/conflict/problem/ solution
exposition/rising action/climax/falling action/resolution
75
Ode
a poem speaking directly to someone or something
a found poem, usually visually stunning
First person text
A reverse allegory
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Compare & contrast
main idea & details
facts & opinions
arguments & reasons
similarities & differences
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Fact vs Opinion
Data vs Personal Belief
Assertion vs Generalization
Fallacy vs Trait
Instruction vs Question
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Category of artistic composition refers to
genre
all of the above
literature categories
music categories
79
The art of persuasive language
conclusion
rhetoric
metaphor
media
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repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
metaphor
assonance
aphorism
epigram
81
A playwright accentuates extreme traits with
Dialogue and behaviors
Stage directions
All are correct
Dramatic characters
82
What grade I will get on STAAR vocabulary quiz
What STAAR?
What quiz?
Don't. even.
Absolutely 100%!
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Main purpose of a PERSUASIVE text is called the:
loaded term
central argument
cause and effect
entertainment factor
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Details from a passage that justify best answers
text evidence
universal theme
incorrect premises
fact checkers
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A broad statement that applies to a large group of people
aphorism
opinion
generalization
genre

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