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STAAR Vocabulary Review 2022
STAAR Vocabulary Review 2022
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Foreshadowing is used by a writer to...
retell a story.
give little clues early in a story to hint what will happen later.
help the reader summarize the story.
confuse the reader.
2
The plot of a fiction story is ...
the characters and setting.
the beginning of the story (exposition).
all the events in the story (in order).
the lesson learned in the story.
3
The use of details to help the reader picture something in their mind is...
theme
imagery
photograph
illustration
4
A play or drama may have...
subheading, photographs, captions
central idea, evidence, conclusion
cast of characters, scenes, stage directions
stanzas, line breaks, poet's message
5
The base word of "unhappily" is...
It doesn't have a base word.
happy
ily
un
6
What is the author's purpose for writing fiction text?
To inform the reader
To confuse the reader
To entertain the reader
To convice the reader
7
A strategy for summary of a nonfiction selection is...
Character, Problem, Resolution (CPR)
Argument, Evidence, Restate Argument
Just look at the subheadings
Beginning, Middle, End (BME)
8
The conflict in a fiction story is the ...
setting of the story.
problem that the primary character has.
conclusion of the story.
main idea of the story.
9
The turning point in a fiction story is important because...
there is no turning back now.
the primary character starts to solve their problem.
it teaches the reader a lesson.
it's the ending of the story mountain.
10
What are some types of traditional literature?
Folktales, myths, and fables
Historical fiction and myths
Fantasy and fables
Realistic fiction and folktales
11
"I like
all
animals." Why does the author italicize the word "all"?
To show that he's okay with animals.
To convince the reader to appreciate animals.
To persuade the reader to get an animal.
To emphasize how much he likes every animal
12
What is the author's purpose for using sensory language?
To help the reader visualize
To help the reader learn a lesson
To make the reader laugh
To persuade the reader to keep reading
13
The suffix of the word "unhappily" is...
un
happy
It doesn't have a suffix.
ily
14
"The clouds were like cotton candy in the sky." This is an example of...
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
simile
15
"Every student
must
read the book Charlotte's Web." This is...
absolutely true
exaggeration
debatable
nonsense
16
What form of poetry does NOT use a rhyme scheme and lines vary in length?
Free Verse
Humorous
Narrative
Lyrical
17
Figurative language is...
too complicated.
a diagram or picture.
words used by an author to paint a picture and convey a message/feeling.
used to trick the reader.
18
What can the reader expect to learn about the subject in a biography?
Challenges and Accomplishments
Similes and Metaphors
Advantages and Disadvantages
Compaints and Errors
19
The prefix of the word "unhappily" is...
happy
ily
It doesn't have a prefix.
un
20
What is the author's purpose for writing a biography?
To entertain the reader with a good story
To explain all the struggles that the subject had
To teach the reader about the contributions and impact of the subject
To convince the reader to act like the subject
21
"Mostly about" means...
the main idea.
a character trait.
an interesting detail.
the problem.
22
An author or poet will use repetition to...
be sure you're reading carefully.
annoy the reader.
help the reader understand the plot.
repeat something important.
23
The theme of a fiction story is the ...
Resolution in the story
Conflict in the story
Main message or lesson learned
Visualization
24
How is a biography organized?
CPR
By stanzas
BME
Chronological Order
25
A good strategy for summary of a biography is...
Somebody Wanted But So Then (SWBST)
Character Problem Resolution (CPR)
Argument, Supporting Evidence, Restate Argument
26
"I tried to ignore my friends as they giggled." What point-of-view is this?
4th person
3rd person
2nd person
1st person
27
"The reader can conclude" is asking the reader to make a/an...
summary.
inference based on text evidence.
guess.
picture in their mind.
28
What type of nonfiction is the true story of a real person's life?
Biography
Historical fiction
Poetry
Argumentative
29
"Our school is the best in all of Texas." Fact or opinion
Opinion
Fact
30
A change of scene in a play means...
a turning point in the play.
a conclusion.
a change of characters.
a change of setting (time/place).
31
A situation that brings uncertainty or excitement is known as...
falling action
rising action
regret
suspense
32
Things that will help me do my best on test day are...
get a good rest the night before.
use strategies and give all my effort.
ALL of the above.
eat breakfast in the morning.
33
How is argumentative text organized?
Introduction, Examples, Conclusion
Argument, Evidence, Restate Argument
Central Idea, Conclusion
Character, Problem, Resolution
34
What form of poetry tells a story?
Narrative
Lyrical
Free Verse
Rhyming
35
The author of a play is known as the...
subject
playwright
cast of characters
villain
36
The mood in a piece of writing is...
the same thing as the main idea.
the feeling created by the writer.
the extra details that an author includes.
the surprise ending in a story.
37
What is the author's purpose for writing nonfiction text?
To inform the reader
To distract the reader
To persuade the readerT
To entertain the reader
38
What are some features of nonfiction that help the reader make meaning?
Beginning, Middle, End
Subheadings, Photographs, Captions, Diagrams
Lines, Stanzas, Rhyming, Rhythm
Characters, Setting, Problem. Resolution
39
What is a synonym for "reveals"?
shows
summarizes
proves
introduces
40
What form of poetry is like a song with rhyming and rhythm?
Free Verse
Lyrical
Narrative
Rhyme Scheme
41
"Buzz, buzz, buzz went the little yellow bee." This is an example of...
Onomatopoeia
Personificaiton
Metaphor
Simile
42
What is the author's purpose for writing argumentative text?
To entertain the reader
To trick the reader
To persuade the reader
To inform the reader
43
The props in a play...
are only used during practices, not the performance.
are extra characters.
are objects used on stage during a performance.
are the actors and actressess.
44
"The book on the table whispered to me." This is an example of...
metaphor
simile
personification
onomatopoeia
45
What are some text structures used by authors in nonfiction text?
Cause & Effect
Compare & Contrast
Description
ALL of the above
46
Argumentative text includes advantages and benefits to convince the reader.
True
False
47
It's okay to skip stage directions because they are just extra information.
False
True
48
The Houston Astros won the World Series in 2017. Fact or opinion?
Fact
Opinion
49
The best strategy for summary of a fiction story is...
CPR (Character Problem Resolution)
to reread the end of the story.
to study the subheadings.
IBC (Introduction Body Conclusion)
50
"The pretty princess ate pizza out by the pool" is an example of...
personification
simile
onomatopeoia
alliteration
51
"Mia and Mrs. Tang visited Mia's new school." What point-of-view is this?
3rd person
4th person
1st person
2nd person
