8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

What is the plot of a story?

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

• The plot is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• The plot is the setting where the story takes place.

• The plot is the moral lesson learned by the characters.

What term describes how the author organizes a passage?

• Text structures

• Narrative style

• Literary devices

• Theme analysis

What literary device gives human traits to non-human objects?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

• The main idea is the summary of the text's conclusion.

• The main idea is the author's opinion on a subject.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

What is a rhyme scheme?

• A type of poem that uses alliteration

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

• A method of writing in free verse

• A structure that defines the length of a poem's lines.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story, often reflecting on human nature or society.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the main character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the sequence of events that make up the plot.

What is an expository text?

• A type of writing that aims to entertain the reader.

• A type of writing that aims to inform, explain, or describe something to the reader.

• A type of writing that focuses on fictional storytelling.

• A type of writing that primarily uses poetic language.

Which term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve any comparison.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

What is conflict in literature?

• A disagreement between characters that leads to a resolution.

• The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

• A peaceful interaction between characters that enhances the story.

• The background information provided at the beginning of a story.