ELA 7th Grade STAAR Practice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage discusses the history of the topic

• The passage is a fictional story

• Main idea of the passage is to understand the key concept or message being communicated.

• The passage is a scientific research paper

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which writing strategy is most effective for organizing a persuasive essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Chronological order

• Random thoughts

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the context of the story?

• A happy ending

• A mysterious character

• Predicting the weather

• Foreshadowing something negative

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'foreshadowing'?

• Foreshadowing is a type of weather phenomenon

• Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author hints at future events in the story.

• Foreshadowing is a type of cooking technique

• Foreshadowing is a type of dance move

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In which sentence is the author using imagery to create a vivid picture for the reader?

• The author uses dialogue to convey the characters' emotions.

• The author uses vivid language to describe the scene.

• The author uses descriptive adjectives to paint a picture.

• The sun was a fiery ball in the sky, casting long shadows across the deserted landscape.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of using dialogue in a narrative?

• The purpose of using dialogue in a narrative is to develop characters, advance the plot, reveal emotions, and create authenticity.

• To provide unnecessary details

• To confuse the reader

• To slow down the pace of the narrative

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the synonym for the word 'abundant'.

• plentiful

• limited

• scarce

• sparse

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the effect of using repetition in a poem?

• Repetition in a poem can decrease the emotional impact

• Repetition in a poem can emphasize key themes, create rhythm, enhance the emotional impact, and make the poem more memorable.

• Repetition in a poem can confuse the reader

• Repetition in a poem can make the poem less memorable

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the author use figurative language to convey the theme of the story?

• Similes and metaphors

• Irony and foreshadowing

• Personification and hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia and alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2