STAAR Review

Which of the following is not an example of author's purpose?

• Persuade the reader of their position

• Entertain the reader with a story

• Exasperate the reader with information

• Inform the reader about a topic

If the question choice are all single words, what should you do if you don't know a word?

• Always choose C

• Look it up to find the meaning

• Make an educated guess

• Eliminate the words you don't know

The THEME is the overall _____ of a story.

• message

• setting

• thesis

• conflict

Characterization = how the character is developed. It is NOT shown through the character's -

• thoughts during the story.

• meals during the story.

• dialogue during the story.

• actions during the story.

The theme of the story is NOT revealed through...

• the symbolism of objects.

• setting of the story.

• statistics that support the thesis.

• actions, thoughts, and words of the characters.

How can you check whether a sentence is compound and needs a comma?

• Check for two complete sentences joined by a FANBOY

• Compound sentences NEVER need commas

• Every time FANBOYS are used they need a comma

• There's no way to tell

The thesis statement...

• is where you state your position.

• is located in the conclusion.

• is not necessary in persuasive writing.

• provides specific topics for body paragraphs.

What is the purpose of graphics (graphs, pictures, tables, etc.) in a text?

• Graphics don't serve a purpose.

• Contrast the idea of the text.

• Add color to the text.

• Support the author's thesis.

When would you use the transition word "Furthermore..." in a text?

• to offer an example

• to contrast information

• to add more information

• to show a location

When composing a strong closing, you should include...

• Call to action

• Something to make the reader laugh

• Your thesis restated word for word

• Summary of your examples