STAAR Reading Prep

What does it mean to summarize a story?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the story's themes and characters.

• To give a brief statement of the main points or events in the story.

• To rewrite the story in a different style or format.

• To critique the story and express personal opinions about it.

What is a conflict in a story?

• The problem or struggle faced by the main character that drives the plot.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The resolution of the story's main problem.

What is the setting of a story?

• The time and place in which the story occurs.

• The main character's thoughts and feelings.

• The sequence of events in the story.

• The moral lesson of the story.

What is the mood of a story?

• The main character's journey throughout the plot.

• The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

• The sequence of events that make up the story.

• The author's personal opinion about the subject matter.

What does it mean to be prepared in a story context?

• Being ready for challenges or events that may occur, often demonstrated through characters' actions or planning.

• Having a detailed outline of the plot before writing the story.

• Creating unexpected twists to surprise the reader.

• Ensuring all characters have a happy ending.

How can you identify the theme of a story?

• By analyzing the characters' actions, the plot, and the resolution, and looking for recurring ideas.

• By focusing solely on the main character's journey.

• By summarizing the story in one sentence.

• By identifying the setting and time period of the story.

What is text evidence?

• Quotes or specific examples from the text that support an argument or theme.

• General opinions about the text's meaning.

• A summary of the text's main ideas.

• Personal reflections on the text's impact.

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often referred to as the 'point of no return.'

• The resolution of the story's conflicts and problems.

• The initial event that sets the story in motion.

What is a protagonist?

• The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs resolution.

• A character who opposes the main character in a story.

• A minor character who provides support to the protagonist.

• The setting in which the story takes place.

What is a narrative?

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• A summary of events in chronological order.

• A fictional account that is not based on real events.