STAAR TEST PREP

What is foreshadowing in literature?

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• Hinting at something that will happen in the story later.

• A method of character development through dialogue.

• A way to describe the setting in detail.

What is the term for the position from which a story is told?

• Point of view

• Narrative style

• Character perspective

• Story angle

What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?

• To create vivid images in the reader's mind.

• To simplify complex ideas.

• To make the text longer and more complicated.

• To provide factual information only.

What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

• 1st person uses 'I' or 'we', while 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• 1st person uses 'you' or 'they', while 3rd person uses 'I' or 'we'.

• 1st person is used for past tense, while 3rd person is used for present tense.

• 1st person is a narrative style, while 3rd person is a dialogue style.

What does the question 'How does the setting advance the plot?' ask you to do?

• Choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

• Identify the main character's motivations in the story.

• Summarize the events that take place in the story.

• Analyze the themes presented in the narrative.

What is the organizational structure of a text that discusses the effects of fast food on obesity?

• Chronological

• Cause-effect

• Descriptive

• Comparative

What is a theme in literature?

• A recurring character in a story.

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

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a narrative.

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.

• To rewrite the text in your own words.

• To critique the author's arguments.

What is the significance of character development in a story?

• It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

• It provides a detailed description of the setting.

• It introduces the main conflict of the story.

• It reveals the author's writing style.

What does it mean to CONVEY a message?

• To show or hint at an underlying meaning.

• To create a visual representation of the message.

• To ignore the message completely.

• To express the message in a loud voice.