4th Grade ELAR STAAR Review- 5/5

What text structure shows the similarities and differences of two or more topics?

• Compare and contrast.

• Cause and effect.

• Chronological order.

• Problem and solution.

What is an inference?

• A statement that is always true.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• A type of logical fallacy.

• A method of collecting data through observation.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

• To read it quickly without paying attention to details.

• To summarize the main points in a few sentences.

• To memorize the text word for word.

What is the setting of a story?

• The characters' emotions and thoughts during the story.

• The time and place in which the story occurs.

• The main conflict that drives the plot.

• The author's purpose for writing the story.

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 is the purpose of a narrative text?

• To inform the reader about facts

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To tell a story or recount events

• To analyze a situation or problem

How is a text structured if it tells a problem and what caused the problem?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Descriptive structure

• Problem-solution format

What is the main idea of a text or paragraph?

• The main idea is what the text or paragraph is mostly about.

• The main idea is the conclusion drawn from the text.

• The main idea is a summary of all the details in the text.

• The main idea is the author's opinion on the subject.

What is a character in a story?

• A setting where the story takes place.

• A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• The main idea or theme of the story.

• A type of literary device used in writing.

What is an example of a descriptive text structure?

• A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, or thing.

• A narrative text structure tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

• An expository text structure explains a topic with facts and information.

• A persuasive text structure aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.