STAAR Reading Genre questions

What is 'figurative language'?

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

• Language that is straightforward and literal in meaning.

• Language that uses only simple and common words.

• Language that is used exclusively in poetry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a 'main idea'?

• The most important point or concept in a text.

• A summary of the entire text.

• A minor detail that supports the text.

• An opinion expressed by the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What should you do before the test?

• Eat Breakfast

• Study Late Night

• Skip Breakfast

• Drink Coffee

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What is a 'narrative'?

• A type of poem that expresses emotions.

• A story that tells about a series of events.

• A scientific report on research findings.

• A historical document detailing past events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is 'traditional literature'?

• Stories that have been passed down through generations, often including folktales and fairy tales.

• Modern novels that reflect contemporary issues.

• Poems written in the 21st century.

• Short stories that are published in magazines.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does 'antonym' mean?

• A word that means the opposite of another word.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that describes a person or thing.

• A word that is used to express a strong emotion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a 'theme' in literature?

• A character's journey throughout the story.

• The main idea or underlying message of a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which genre has scenes?

• Comedy

• Drama

• Horror

• Fantasy

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does 'genre' mean?

• A category of literature or art characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A type of food that is popular in a specific region.

• A style of music that is played at festivals.

• A method of storytelling that involves multiple perspectives.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is 'poetry'?

• A type of literature that expresses ideas and feelings through the use of rhythm and style.

• A form of visual art that uses colors and shapes to convey emotions.

• A genre of music that focuses on melody and harmony without lyrics.

• A style of writing that emphasizes factual reporting and analysis.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5