7th Grade Reading STAAR Review

What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

• The main character who drives the plot forward.

• A character who opposes the main character.

• A minor character who provides comic relief.

• The narrator of the story.

What does 'infer' mean in reading comprehension?

• To make a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• To read something quickly without understanding it.

• To guess the meaning of a word based on its spelling.

• To summarize the main idea of a text.

What character trait is displayed by someone who loves to draw, write songs, and make sculptures?

• Creative

• Analytical

• Indifferent

• Practical

What genre has stanzas and lines?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main character.

• The turning point of the story.

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The setting of the story.

What does 'analyze' mean in the context of reading?

• To summarize the main ideas of a text.

• To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To critique the author's writing style.

What does it mean to summarize a text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text.

• To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

• To rewrite the text in your own words.

• To critique the arguments presented in the text.

What can you infer about Nate if he wants everything his older brother has?

• Nate is jealous of his brother.

• Nate admires his brother's achievements.

• Nate wants to help his brother succeed.

• Nate is indifferent to his brother's possessions.

What is a character trait?

• A quality or characteristic that defines a person's behavior and personality.

• A physical attribute that describes someone's appearance.

• A skill that a person has developed over time.

• An opinion that someone has about another person.

What is the purpose of a climax in a story?

• To introduce the main characters and setting.

• To create a turning point that leads to the resolution of the plot.

• To provide background information about the story.

• To conclude the story with a moral lesson.