STAAR Academic and Literary Vocabulary Terms
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English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of clarity in writing?
To make the writing more complex
To ensure the message is easily understood
To add more sophisticated vocabulary
To create mysterious meanings
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a piece of writing is coherent, it:
Uses complex vocabulary throughout
Has disconnected ideas and thoughts
Flows logically from one idea to the next
Contains multiple unrelated themes
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Author's style refers to:
The way an author uniquely expresses ideas through writing
The length of sentences only
The number of characters in a story
The type of paper used for writing
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to synthesize information?
To delete unnecessary information
To combine different ideas or elements into a coherent whole
To copy information exactly as it appears
To highlight important passages
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Syntax in writing refers to:
The use of punctuation marks only
The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences
The speed of reading
The choice of vocabulary words
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The connotative meaning of a word is:
Its literal dictionary definition
Its implied or suggested meaning
Its spelling
Its pronunciation
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you annotate a text, you:
Copy it word for word
Read it quickly
Add notes and comments to aid understanding
Delete unnecessary parts
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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