7th grade STAAR Reading Review

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What is an inference?

Back

An educated guess based on text evidence.

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What is a theme of a story?

Back

A lesson or message.

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What does it mean to confiscate something?

Back

To take away.

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What is the best organizational structure for an event in history?

Back

Chronological.

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What is the main purpose of a summary?

Back

To provide a brief overview of the main points.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions.

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What does the setting of a story include?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a conflict in literature?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces.

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message the author wants to convey.