7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point of the story.

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What character trait is Josh displaying when he is always on time, brings supplies, and studies at home?

Back

Integrity.

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If a question asks about a photograph, where should you look for the answer?

Back

What you see in the picture and the caption below the picture.

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Which genre has stanzas and lines?

Back

Poetry.

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The moral of the story or the message.

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What is a character's trait?

Back

A quality or characteristic that defines a character's behavior.

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

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

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What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.