STAAR Reading Review

STAAR Reading Review

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

Back

To summarize the main points and provide closure to the narrative.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'context clues' mean?

Back

Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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