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WorksheetsFiction and STAAR Review
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 15hrs 30mins
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1.
The following is written in which point of view?
Damon rode his bike to school. Once Damon was at school, his friend Matt asked if he did the homework the night before. Damon told him he did not do the homework.
Damon rode his bike to school. Once Damon was at school, his friend Matt asked if he did the homework the night before. Damon told him he did not do the homework.
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
Third Person Omniscient
d)
Third Person Objective
2.
The tone of a story ____.
a)
Helps readers understand the use of figurative language.
b)
Expresses the writer's attitude toward his or her subject.
c)
expresses the overall purpose of the story.
3.
A simile is ____.
a)
A comparison between two unlike things.
b)
A comparison between two things that uses like or as.
c)
A comparison that extends throughout a text.
4.
A message or lesson about human nature an author shares with readers is called the ______ of a story.
a)
tone
b)
genre
c)
theme
d)
plot
5.
A ____ is a person, place, or object that stands for something beyond itself.
a)
Tone
b)
Symbol
c)
Theme
d)
Metaphor
6.
This genre describes stories that are imaginary.
a)
Non-fiction
b)
Fiction
c)
Mystery
d)
Adventure
7.
The setting of a story includes the ________, _________, and _________.
a)
Where, When, What
b)
I, Me, Mine
c)
He, She, It,
d)
You, Yours
8.
The ________ of a story describes the time and place an action occurred.
a)
Theme
b)
Character
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
9.
There are _____ elements of Plot.
a)
4
b)
6
c)
5
d)
7
10.
On this plot diagram, what is ELEMENT 2:
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
11.
On this diagram, what is ELEMENT 5?
a)
Climax
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Rising Action
12.
What is the most exciting part of a story, where the story itself changes?
a)
Resolution
b)
Conflict
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
13.
Where can the exposition of a story be found?
a)
Toward the middle
b)
At the end of the story
c)
At the very beginning of a story
d)
After the falling action of a story
14.
What is the BEST summary of this film?
a)
A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted. Their emotional journey gives life to a lasting love.
b)
An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who must find each other.
c)
A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place, unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell.
d)
Disney's animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love.
15.
What is the mood of the following passage?
Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?
Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?
a)
Respectful
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Caring
d)
Informative
16.
When the narrator speaks directly to the audience as if he/she is a character in the story, it is which Point of View?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Omniscient
d)
Third Person Limited
17.
The outcome of the climax that leads to the resolution is called:
a)
rising action
b)
reducing action
c)
falling action
d)
event outcomes
18.
March 2nd was a great day at the New York Public Library. More than 250 first and second graders wore red-and-white-striped stovepipe hats. They were celebrating The Cat in the Hat's 50th birthday. Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat picture book has been published for 50 years now. The famous feline danced with children racing around him. At the same time, pink, purple, and white confetti rained down.
Serena Williams, the tennis champion, read The Cat in the Hat to second graders. They sat on brightly-colored rugs around her. Two lucky second graders from PS 152 in Manhattan sat next to Williams on a big red chair. Pink and purple umbrellas hung from the ceiling. The students giggled while Williams made her voice change from deep to high for the many characters in the story.
After reading the book, Williams shouted, "Tip your hat to the Cat!" The students took off their hats and waved them excitedly.
Which sentence should be included in the summary of the passage above?
Serena Williams, the tennis champion, read The Cat in the Hat to second graders. They sat on brightly-colored rugs around her. Two lucky second graders from PS 152 in Manhattan sat next to Williams on a big red chair. Pink and purple umbrellas hung from the ceiling. The students giggled while Williams made her voice change from deep to high for the many characters in the story.
After reading the book, Williams shouted, "Tip your hat to the Cat!" The students took off their hats and waved them excitedly.
Which sentence should be included in the summary of the passage above?
a)
After reading the book, Williams shouted, "Tip your hat to the Cat!"
b)
The students giggled while Williams made her voice change from deep to high...
c)
Two lucky second graders from PS 152 in Manhattan sat next to Williams on a big red chair.
d)
Serena Williams, the tennis champion, read The Cat in the Hat to second graders.
19.
"I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image."
Carla didn't want a babysitter because:
Carla didn't want a babysitter because:
a)
She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.
b)
She wants to watch scary movies.
c)
Carla's mother leaves her alone all the time.
d)
Carla's babysitter is only three years older than Carla.
20.
As our landfills grow into large mountains of junk it has become apparent that we need to take action. Every year thousands of water bottles are thrown into landfills where they do not get recycled and they do not decompose. Thus, further adding to our society's waste.
These sentences support the argument that buying bottled water
These sentences support the argument that buying bottled water
a)
destroys our environment.
b)
makes people money.
c)
helps people stay healthy.
d)
makes finding clean water easier.
21.
Cornelia wanted to get out of taking her test in Science. She asked to go to the restroom during science class. As she wandered along the hall the shiny red fire drill seemed to call her name. Cornelia looked left and then right, and pulled the alarm. Green spray came out all over her arms, just as she began to run away. Ms. Singelton saw Cornelia's green arms and took her straight to the office. Turns out she still had to take the test, but from ISSP.
Which answer choice is the best summary?
Which answer choice is the best summary?
a)
Cornelia did not study for a test so she made a plan to hide out in the restroom during that class.
b)
Cornelia wanted to get out of a science test so she pulled the fire alarm. she got caught and ended up in ISSP.
c)
Cornelia hates tests so she decided to skip school instead of going to class on test days.
d)
Cornelia pulled the fire alarm so that Hannah could get out of taking a science test.
22.
Travis and Frederick went to the mall to buy shoes. Frederick decided that he was going to steal pair of shoes from the mall. Travis tried to talk Frederick out of doing it. When they got to the mall and entered the shoes store Travis went to look at some shoes. Frederick pretended to be looking at shoes, when he suddenly bolted for the door with a pair of Nikes. The security guard reached out and grabbed Frederick's arm and took him to the station. Travis just called his mom to pick him up.
What is the most appropriate summary?
What is the most appropriate summary?
a)
Travis wanted a pair of shoes from the mall so he got his friend Frederick to steal them.
b)
Frederick thought he could get away with stealing shoes from the mall and he did.
c)
Travis had no idea that Frederick planned to steal from the mall when they planned to buy shoes.
d)
Travis tried to talk his friend Frederick out of stealing shoes from the mall, but when he did it anyway he got caught.
23.
Dinosaurs lived on the Earth for approximately 180 million years. About 250 million years ago during the Permian Period, the Earth's seas shrunk. Reptiles, including dinosaurs, survived this period. The dinosaurs were the strong, dominant reptiles of the period. By the end of the Jurassic Period, dinosaurs had reached enormous sizes and roamed the Earth as leaders. In the Cretaceous Period, the dinosaurs died out, and more mammals began to flourish.
The reason why dinosaurs were able to survive the Permian Period is because:
The reason why dinosaurs were able to survive the Permian Period is because:
a)
The only needed to eat vegetation in order to survive.
b)
They were stronger than some of the other mammals.
c)
They were able to swim.
d)
The Permian Period didn't last for a long time.
24.
The faculty at Newtown Elementary School invites you to attend our annual Honors Dinner on Thursday, June 17, 2005, in the school cafeteria.
A meal will be served at 7:00 P.M. The cost of the meal is $7.50 per person. Please respond by June 5th with the number of family members attending. We look forward to seeing you there.
Which of the following is the best summary of the invitation?
A meal will be served at 7:00 P.M. The cost of the meal is $7.50 per person. Please respond by June 5th with the number of family members attending. We look forward to seeing you there.
Which of the following is the best summary of the invitation?
a)
The teachers at school are having a dinner to which you are invited. It will be at 7 P.M. on June 17 and will cost $7.50 a person.
b)
Students need to decide if they want to go to the Honors Dinner with their teachers and family at Newtown Elementary School.
c)
Newtown Elementary School is going to have an Honors Dinner. The teachers hold this dinner once a year for all of the honors students.
d)
The dinner costs $7.50 a person. You need to let the teachers know by June 5 how many people you are bringing to the dinner.
25.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the setting
b)
the solution
c)
an exagerration
d)
a struggle between opposing forces
26.
What is dialogue?
a)
the first stage of the plot
b)
an imaginary story
c)
the conversation between characters
d)
the resolution of a story
27.
What is an inference?
a)
taking notes
b)
proof
c)
to quote
d)
a process of reader makes to understand the meaning of a text
28.
What is a prediction?
a)
the message of a story
b)
taking notes
c)
comparing
d)
an educated guess
29.
What is NOT the meaning of a theme?
a)
A message the author coveys through details and events
b)
a message
c)
a problem
d)
a life lesson
30.
What is Author's Point of View?
a)
Looking out the window
b)
1st and 3rd person
c)
Telling about a setting
d)
The resolution
31.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
32.
A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.
a)
Main character
b)
character
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
33.
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
a)
round character
b)
static character
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic character
34.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
35.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
36.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
37.
Characterization is...
a)
the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits
b)
How you think about a character
c)
Main
d)
Minor
38.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate
39.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
40.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
a)
talented
b)
friendly
c)
adventurous
d)
humorous
41.
What type of character trait is revealed?
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.
a)
responsible
b)
bossy
c)
stubborn
d)
tough
42.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
43.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
44.
The Antagonist is the...
a)
good guy
b)
bad guy
c)
Spongebob
d)
minor character
45.
What character trait is revealed?
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
a)
energetic
b)
fearfully
c)
overbearing
d)
bold
46.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
47.
The protagonist is the...
a)
good guy
b)
main character
c)
bad guy
d)
Plankton!
48.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
49.
The most important participant in a story.
a)
Minor Character
b)
Antagonist
c)
Protagonist
d)
Main Character
50.
A __________ is the main figure of the story; good guy.
a)
dynamic
b)
simile
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
51.
Who is the protagonist?
a)
Jasmine
b)
Genie
c)
The carpet
d)
Aladdin
52.
Rachel knew there was an explanation for what had happened. She didn’t believe it was just bad luck. Rachel is…
a)
responsible
b)
reliable
c)
rational
d)
relegious
53.
When Gina learned that the food pantry was running low on supplies, she ran home and cracked open her piggy bank. She collected all of her money and used it to buy foods like rice and pasta, which she delivered to the pantry. Gina is…
a)
genuine
b)
good-natured
c)
generous
d)
gracious
54.
Lori refused to let the class disparage her friend, Lydia. “Hey,” she said. “Lydia is my friend, and I don’t appreciate the lies you’re telling about her.” Lori is…
a)
liberal
b)
loyal
c)
lyrical
d)
logical
55.
Selina began to scream when she learned there was no Internet service. She put her hand to her forehead and exclaimed, “This is too much. I think I’m going to faint.” Selina is…
a)
dynamic
b)
dramatic
c)
deep
d)
dedicated
56.
Hester understood that Ladonna didn’t want people to know she was being held back. When people asked Hester where Ladonna was at the beginning of the year, she simply shrugged. Hester is…
a)
dishonest
b)
discreet
c)
direct
d)
doubtful
57.
Angelo took a deep breath. He understood that Wes had lied to him, but there was no reason to be angry. Angelo is…
a)
cheerful
b)
confident
c)
calm
d)
courteous
58.
Rob read through the clues. Suddenly, it occurred to him there was more than one way to solve the puzzle. Rob is…
a)
confident
b)
confused
c)
clever
d)
careless
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