Star Reading Renaissance

Shakespeare lived in England during the flowering of intellectual activity known as the:

• Dark Ages

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

• Paleolithic

Which of the following is the best evidence that you have improved in reading?

• You feel like you have improved.

• You receive a higher grade in reading class.

• You meet your Renaissance Star and Mock STAAR goals.

• Your friend tells you that you are a fantastic reader!

What is the primary focus of the Star Reading Renaissance program?

• Mathematics proficiency

• Reading comprehension

• Science experiments

• Historical analysis

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance period in literature?

• A time of scientific discovery

• A period of religious reform

• A revival of classical learning and wisdom

• An era of industrial revolution

In the context of reading assessments, what does the term 'comprehension' refer to?

• The ability to read quickly

• The ability to understand and interpret text

• The ability to memorize text

• The ability to write essays

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is a common goal of reading programs like Star Reading Renaissance?

• To improve mathematical skills

• To enhance reading fluency and comprehension

• To teach historical facts

• To develop artistic skills

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Time is a thief.

What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Reform

• Recollection

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like reading books.

• He doesn't enjoys reading.

• They doesn't like to read.

• She doesn't like reading books.