8th Grade Reading STAAR Ultimate Review!

What is the significance of tone in writing?

• Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject and can influence the reader's emotional response.

• Tone is the choice of words used in writing.

• Tone is the length of sentences in a paragraph.

• Tone refers to the physical appearance of the text.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

• A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

• A stanza is a type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• A stanza is a single line of verse in a poem.

• A stanza is a poetic device that refers to the theme of the poem.

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What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human things.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

• A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a statement that everyone agrees on, while an opinion is a statement that can vary from person to person.

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What is the purpose of a character's actions in a story?

• To provide comic relief and entertain the audience.

• To help convey their emotions and motivations, influencing the plot and reader's understanding.

• To serve as a distraction from the main plot.

• To create conflict between characters.

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What is context in reading?

• A. The main idea of the text

• B. The circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps clarify its meaning.

• C. The author's purpose for writing

• D. The genre of the text

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What is a summary?

• A detailed explanation of a text's content.

• A brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

• A personal opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

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What detail indicates that a character is angry?

• A character may show anger by actions such as yelling or aggressive body language.

• A character may smile and speak softly to show anger.

• A character may remain silent and avoid eye contact when angry.

• A character may express joy through laughter and cheerful gestures.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

• To guess the meaning of a word without context.

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• To summarize the main idea of a text.

• To read between the lines without any evidence.

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How can body language indicate a character's feelings?

• Body language can suggest emotions such as anger or frustration.

• Body language is only related to physical actions, not emotions.

• Body language has no impact on how feelings are perceived.

• Body language is the same across all cultures.

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