English Staar Review

What transition word can be used to show contrast?

• However

• Furthermore

• Additionally

• Consequently

What should you do if you do not know a multiple choice answer?

• Choose the first option you see.

• Skip the question entirely.

• Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess.

• Select the longest answer as it is usually correct.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as'.

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

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new arguments and evidence.

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

• To present a counterargument to the thesis.

What is a topic sentence?

• The last sentence of a paragraph that concludes its main idea.

• The first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes its main idea.

• A sentence that provides a detailed explanation of a topic.

• A sentence that introduces a quote or citation.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is always a personal belief; an opinion can be proven true or false.

• A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

• A fact is a statement that cannot be verified; an opinion is a universally accepted truth.

• A fact is subjective; an opinion is objective.

What is a supporting detail?

• A type of main idea that stands alone.

• Information that backs up the main idea or claim.

• A summary of the entire text.

• An unrelated fact that adds interest.

What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

• Context provides background information that helps clarify meaning.

• Context is irrelevant to the meaning of a text.

• Context only refers to the author's background.

• Context is only important for literary analysis.

Choose the correct word: Eric and Kane put _________ phones on the teacher's desk.

• his

• their

• her

• our

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

• An opinion about the text's content.

• A list of all the characters in the text.