STAAR EOC English II Review - 2025 (Justice)

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

• To summarize the entire essay in one sentence

• To introduce a counterargument

• To state the main idea and direction of the essay

• To provide background information on the topic

What should a concluding paragraph do?

• Introduce a new argument

• Restate the thesis and summarize key points

• Provide unrelated information

• Repeat the introduction word-for-word

What is the function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To restate the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay

• To transition to a new topic

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to develop an argument in an essay?

• Using relevant evidence and examples

• Providing clear reasoning to support claims

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints

• Using logical organization

How should a writer address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

• By ignoring them

• By acknowledging and refuting them with evidence

• By agreeing with them entirely

• By removing them from the essay

What is the primary purpose of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the audience about facts

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To describe a personal experience

What is the purpose of revising an essay?

• To check for major content and structural improvements

• To ensure all words are spelled correctly

• To change the entire topic of the essay

• To replace all complex words with simpler ones

Why is it important to analyze the prompt before writing an essay?

• To determine the type of response needed

• To write as much as possible on any topic

• To focus only on personal opinions

• To copy information from the prompt into the essay

What is an inference?

• A direct quote from the text

• A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning

• A personal opinion with no support

• A summary of the passage

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize it briefly

• To examine its deeper meaning and how it conveys ideas

• To rewrite it in simpler terms

• To ignore the author’s purpose