Red River / The Gift of Rhyme 2021 4th Gr. STAAR Passage

Front

What does the word 'excel' mean as used in the context of the passage?

Back

To do better than others.

Front

What does the phrase 'like a fat brown thread' suggest about the river?

Back

It makes a wide path through the land.

Front

Which line indicates Scott disagrees with Amy’s opinion of Bella?

Back

SCOTT: You should just keep on rapping.

Front

Why is Samantha’s rap in Scene 3 important to the play?

Back

It helps Bella realize that her sister admires her raps.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'scale' as used in the passage?

Back

Definition 2.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the purpose of a simile?

Back

To compare two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

Front

What is the significance of character development in a story?

Back

It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

Front

What does 'dialogue' mean in a play?

Back

The spoken exchanges between characters.