2022 STAAR EOC English Review

What is a counterargument?

• A counterargument is a viewpoint that supports the main argument.

• A counterargument is when writers bring up the opposite viewpoint in an argument and then show why it is wrong.

• A counterargument is a method of persuading the audience without addressing opposing views.

• A counterargument is a summary of the main argument presented in a debate.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

• A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a statement that everyone agrees on, while an opinion is a statement that can be debated.

What is a claim in an argument?

• A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

• A claim is an opinion that cannot be proven or disproven.

• A claim is a question posed to challenge an argument.

• A claim is a summary of the main points in an argument.

What is a narrative perspective?

• The emotional tone of a story.

• The viewpoint from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

• The setting and time period of a story.

• The main conflict in a story.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

• To provide factual information in a straightforward manner.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To eliminate ambiguity in writing.

What is denotation?

• A word's emotional association

• A word's literal, dictionary definition

• A word's figurative meaning

• A word's pronunciation guide

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• Evidence is used to confuse the audience.

• Evidence supports claims and helps to persuade the audience of the argument's validity.

• Evidence is irrelevant to the argument.

• Evidence is only necessary in scientific arguments.

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Denotation refers to the emotional associations of a word, while connotation is its literal meaning.

• Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations attached to that word.

• Denotation and connotation are two terms that mean the same thing.

• Denotation is the cultural context of a word, while connotation is its dictionary definition.

Is the thesis statement usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in academic writing

What is the significance of theme in literature?

• The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.

• The theme is the setting of the story that provides context for the characters.

• The theme is the sequence of events that make up the plot of the story.

• The theme is the author's personal opinion about a subject.