STAAR Reading Genre questions

Front

What is the lesson, moral, or message that the author wants you to learn in the story?

Back

Theme

Front

What should you do before taking a test to ensure you are prepared?

Back

Eat breakfast.

Front

Which genre is characterized by scenes and dialogue, often performed on stage?

Back

Drama

Front

What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

Back

To persuade, inform, and entertain.

Front

What term describes the arrangement of events in a story?

Back

Sequence.

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea in a literary work?

Back

Theme.

Front

What is the purpose of a narrative text?

Back

To tell a story or recount events.

Front

What genre typically includes elements like characters, setting, and plot?

Back

Fiction.

Front

What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

Back

Fiction is made up, while non-fiction is based on real events or facts.

Front

What is the author's purpose when writing a persuasive text?

Back

To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.