STAAR English II

Rhetoric that uses credibility of the speaker (Is the speaker/writer trustworthy & reliable?)

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

If someone wrote a personal story for a magazine about their funny, wild, adventures in Brazil, what is most likely the author’s main purpose?

• persuade

• describe

• entertain

• express

On the night before the STAAR English II exam, you should all of the following EXCEPT:

• Eat a good dinner

• Excercise

• Study hard one last time

• Go to bed at a reasonable time

If you are feeling stressed or anxious during the test, you should __________ to relax.

• take several deep breaths

• take some anxiety medication

• drink some water

• text on your phone

When answering questions on the exam, you should first answer all the questions -

• you know first and guess on the rest

• and guess if you do not know

• by guessing and picking random choices

• you know first and then review those that you are unsure of

The best way to approach questions on an exam is to

• read the directions and questions first

• read half of the question before picking the correct answer

• skip reading the directions and dive into the questions

• first, carefully read the directions

Remember that although you need to pass the STAAR exam to graduate

• one test date does not dictate your intelligence

• you are worth more than a test

• your teacher will be proud of you regardless

• all of the above

In the lines above, "entertain" most nearly means--

• engage

• occupy

• consider

• amuse

In the lines above, “appreciated” most nearly means

• declined

• spiraled

• compounded

• increased

In the lines above, “pressed” most nearly means

• urged

• compelled

• required

• suggested