Reading STAAR Review

What is a resolution in a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The climax where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The conclusion where the conflict is resolved.

• The rising action that builds tension in the story.

What is sensory language?

• Language that explores the five senses.

• Language that describes emotions and feelings.

• Language that uses complex vocabulary.

• Language that focuses on abstract concepts.

What is a theme in literature?

• A recurring character in a story.

• The central idea or message in a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a narrative.

What is 1st person point of view?

• When a character from the book is telling the story.

• When the narrator is an outside observer.

• When the story is told using 'he' or 'she'.

• When the reader is directly addressed by the narrator.

What does it mean to infer while reading?

• To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

• To read the text aloud for better understanding.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

What are the five senses?

• Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

• Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and balance.

• Sight, hearing, touch, smell, and intuition.

• Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and temperature.

What is plot?

• The main events of the story.

• A character's emotional journey.

• The setting of the story.

• The moral lesson of the story.

What is a setting in a story?

• The main character's journey throughout the plot.

• The time and place where the story occurs.

• The conflict that drives the narrative forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.

What is nonfiction?

• Based on real facts and information.

• A genre of literature that includes imaginary stories.

• A type of writing that is purely fictional.

• A narrative that is based on dreams and fantasies.

What is a conflict in a story?

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• The struggle between opposing forces.

• A description of the setting.

• The resolution of the plot.