Bradley 8th Grade English STAAR Review

What does 'convey' mean?

• To show or communicate something.

• To hide or conceal information.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To ignore or overlook a message.

What is chronological order?

• Writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; it refers to the sequence of events.

• A method of organizing information based on themes or topics.

• A style of writing that focuses on character development over time.

• A technique used to summarize events without specific dates.

What is 'cause and effect'?

• A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

• A situation where two events occur simultaneously without any connection.

• A concept that describes random occurrences without any relationship.

• A method of analyzing data to find patterns.

What does 'paraphrase' mean?

• To restate something in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

• To summarize a text by reducing its length significantly.

• To translate a text into another language.

• To copy a text verbatim without any changes.

What do you look for when making comparisons?

• Differences.

• Similarities.

• Contradictions.

• Irrelevancies.

What is an example of a 'problem and solution' text structure?

• A text that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

• A narrative that describes a character's journey.

• A list of facts about a specific topic.

• A comparison between two different subjects.

What skill is being asked when the author organizes a selection?

• Text structure.

• Vocabulary development.

• Critical thinking.

• Creative writing.

What is 'supporting details'?

• Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

• A summary of the main idea.

• A personal opinion about the topic.

• A list of unrelated facts.

What is 'text structure'?

• The way a text is organized, including its format and the relationship between ideas.

• The emotional tone of a text.

• The length of a text and its chapters.

• The author's personal opinion on the subject.

What is 'compare and contrast'?

• A method of examining the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• A technique used to summarize information.

• A strategy for memorizing facts.

• A way to analyze a single subject in depth.