7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters.

• The turning point of the story.

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The setting of the story.

What is the 'author's message'?

• A lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

• A summary of the book's plot.

• The author's biography and background.

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

In poetry, _____________ are like paragraphs in fiction and non-fiction writing.

• Lines

• Stanzas

• Verses

• Choruses

What does it mean to infer?

• To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

• To state a fact without any evidence.

• To guess randomly without any basis.

• To conclude without any reasoning.

In non-fiction, you should always:

• Preview the text first.

• Read the conclusion last.

• Skip the introduction.

• Focus only on the visuals.

What is an antagonist?

• A character that supports the main character in a story.

• A character or force that opposes the main character (protagonist) in a story.

• A character that has no impact on the story's outcome.

• A character that serves as a mentor to the protagonist.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What character trait is Maddie displaying?

• Humorous.

• Serious.

• Indifferent.

• Anxious.

What is a character trait?

• A quality or characteristic that defines a character's personality.

• A physical feature of a character.

• A plot device used in storytelling.

• A setting in which the story takes place.

What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

• Fiction is based on real events and facts, while non-fiction is a narrative created from the imagination.

• Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

• Fiction and non-fiction are both based on real events and facts.

• Fiction is a type of non-fiction that includes imaginary elements.