Grade 6 ELAR STAAR Practice Assessment

What does 'figurative language' mean?

• Language that uses words in their literal sense

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors and similes.

• Language that is only used in poetry

• Language that is simple and straightforward without any embellishments.

What is a humorous mood in a story?

• A mood created by serious situations and characters.

• A mood that involves suspense and tension.

• A humorous mood is created when the author uses funny situations, characters, or dialogue to entertain the reader.

• A mood that reflects sadness and despair.

What is the importance of 'tone' in writing?

• Tone helps to convey the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, influencing how the reader interprets the text.

• Tone is primarily used to determine the length of the text.

• Tone refers to the physical appearance of the text on the page.

• Tone is only important in poetry and not in prose.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the central idea or message that a story, poem, or other literary work conveys.

• A theme is the setting of the story where the events take place.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the sequence of events that make up a story.

What is the significance of character emotions in a story?

• They make the story longer and more complex.

• They help readers connect with the characters and understand their motivations and actions.

• They are only important for character development.

• They have no real impact on the story's outcome.

What does 'chronological order' mean?

• A method of organizing events based on their importance

• The arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time

• A way to summarize events in a brief format

• A technique for predicting future events

What is the difference between 'main idea' and 'supporting details'?

• The main idea is the primary point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

• The main idea is a summary of the text, while supporting details are unrelated facts.

• The main idea is the conclusion of the text, while supporting details are the introduction.

• The main idea is the title of the text, while supporting details are the author's opinions.

What is the purpose of a summary?

• A summary provides a brief overview of the main points or events in a text, capturing the essential information without details.

• A summary is a detailed analysis of the text's themes and characters.

• A summary is a personal opinion about the text's content.

• A summary is a collection of quotes from the text.

What is a 'problem-and-solution' structure?

• A structure that presents a challenge and discusses ways to resolve it.

• A narrative that focuses solely on the problem without solutions.

• A format that lists problems without any context or resolution.

• A structure that only describes solutions without mentioning any problems.

What is an 'invitation' in a narrative?

• A request for characters to leave the story

• A call to action or an event that prompts characters to engage in a new experience

• A description of the setting in the narrative

• A dialogue between characters about their feelings