STAAR Reading Vocabulary prep

What is a line in poetry?

• a unit of writing into which a poem is divided; a single row of text

• a type of stanza that contains multiple lines

• a rhythmic pattern used in musical compositions

• a literary device that creates imagery

What does it mean to persuade?

• To convince someone to believe or do something.

• To force someone to act against their will.

• To ignore someone's opinion completely.

• To provide information without any intention of changing beliefs.

What is author's purpose?

• To persuade, inform, entertain the reader of the text.

• To confuse the reader with complex ideas.

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To criticize other authors' works.

How does an author organize a text?

• chronological

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive

What does it mean to draw conclusions?

• Combining several pieces of information to make an inference.

• Making a guess without evidence.

• Choosing the best option from a list.

• Ignoring data to form an opinion.

What is an inference?

• A guess made without evidence.

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

• An assumption based on personal beliefs.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

• A summary of the text's content.

• The author's opinion on a subject.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

What is a transition?

• a process of changing from one sentence to another

• a method of summarizing a paragraph

• a technique for introducing a new topic

• a way to conclude an essay

What is evidence?

• something that gives proof

• a type of scientific theory

• a personal opinion

• a random guess

What is a character in a story?

• A setting in the story

• A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

• The main theme of the story

• A type of literary device used for storytelling.