STAAR Reading Review

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

• To introduce new characters and plot twists.

• To summarize the main points and provide closure to the narrative.

• To create suspense and keep the reader guessing.

• To describe the setting in detail.

What does the word 'deposited' mean?

• To set something down.

• To take something away.

• To hide something.

• To break something apart.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A phrase that describes a situation in a humorous way.

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

• The resolution of the story's conflicts.

• The background information provided at the beginning.

What are the elements of plot in the correct order?

• Conflict, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

• Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, conflict.

• Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

• Rising action, climax, resolution, exposition, conflict, falling action.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

• A summary of the text's content.

• The author's opinion on a subject.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

What does 'main idea' mean in reading comprehension?

• The primary point or concept that the author is trying to communicate.

• A summary of the entire text.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

• A detailed analysis of the characters.

What does 'rising action' refer to in a plot?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

• The resolution of the story's conflicts.

• The final outcome of the story's events.

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is based on real events and facts, while nonfiction is a narrative created from the imagination.

• Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

• Fiction and nonfiction are both based on real events and facts.

• Fiction is a type of nonfiction that includes imaginary elements.

What does 'context clues' mean?

• Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

• A method of summarizing a text in one's own words.

• A technique for memorizing vocabulary through repetition.