STAAR Reading Review Collection

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What are taste buds and where are they located?

Back

Taste buds are sensory organs responsible for the sense of taste, primarily located on the tongue, but also found on the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat.

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What changes in a story can affect the scene?

Back

The setting changes can affect the scene in a story.

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What is required to make an inference while reading?

Back

To infer, a reader must use background knowledge combined with text clues to find the answer.

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How are gorillas often misunderstood?

Back

Gorillas are often misunderstood as vicious animals, when in fact they are shy and only attack if provoked.

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What is the term for the person telling a poem?

Back

The person telling the poem is called the speaker.

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What is the main purpose of taste buds?

Back

The main purpose of taste buds is to detect different flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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How does the setting influence a story?

Back

The setting influences a story by establishing the time, place, and context in which the events occur, affecting the mood and character interactions.

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What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

Back

To infer means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What misconception do people have about gorillas based on media portrayals?

Back

People often believe gorillas are aggressive due to their portrayal in Hollywood movies, which exaggerate their ferocity.

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What is the difference between the narrator and the speaker in a poem?

Back

The narrator is the voice telling the story, while the speaker is the voice expressing thoughts and feelings in a poem.