STAAR Review

What is the significance of dialogue in a story?

• It reveals character relationships and advances the plot.

• It provides background information about the setting.

• It serves as a filler to increase word count.

• It introduces the main conflict of the story.

What strategy can help determine the theme, lesson, or moral in fiction?

• Analyze the setting and its impact on the plot.

• Look at how the main character changes and what they learn.

• Focus on the author's writing style and vocabulary.

• Consider the historical context of the story.

What is a narrative?

• A story that tells about a series of events.

• A type of poem that expresses emotions.

• A factual report of historical events.

• A visual representation of data.

What is a setting in literature?

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.

What is the purpose of using background knowledge when reading?

• To connect personal experiences to the text for better understanding.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To ignore the text and focus on personal thoughts.

• To speed up the reading process by skimming the text.

What does the word 'abrupt' mean in the context of dialogue?

• Short or choppy dialogue

• Smooth and flowing dialogue

• Lengthy and detailed dialogue

• Confusing and unclear dialogue

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text briefly.

• To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To critique the text without understanding its context.

What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

• To give a brief overview of the main points or events.

• To rewrite the text in your own words without changing its meaning.

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

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 the text structure used when a problem is presented and a solution is offered?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast