8th Grade STAAR Review

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie that leads to a series of misunderstandings?

• The consequences of telling a lie

• The adventures of a young girl

• The importance of family

• Learning a new skill

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

When a character in a story thinks back to a happier time in their childhood, this is an example of:

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

If a poem describes the sky as "a canvas painted with a thousand colors" as the sun sets, this is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When comparing two articles on climate change, one written by a scientist and the other by a journalist, what aspect is most important to evaluate?

• The length of each article

• The use of technical language

• The credibility of the sources

• The number of illustrations used

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A character in a novel says, "The night was a thick soup I couldn't see through." This is an example of:

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

In a story, if a character's actions contradict what they say, what inference can be made about the character?

• They are very honest.

• They may be hiding something.

• They are not important to the story.

• They are always happy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

A poem and a short story both explore the theme of loss. What is a key difference to look for when comparing these texts?

• The number of characters

• The length of the texts

• How the theme of loss is presented

• The setting of each text

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When an author describes a character as having "a heart of stone," this is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

A story about a young athlete who overcomes an injury to win a championship is likely to have what theme?

• The unpredictability of nature

• The importance of perseverance

• The dangers of overconfidence

• The value of education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

If a text describes the sun as "gently waking up the world with its soft, warm embrace," this is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A