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STAAR Vocabulary

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the narrator's point of view?
I never had to worry about studying for a test.  Math always came so easy for me.
a)
first person
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
2.
What is the point of view that is being described below?
The narrator is the person who is telling the story.  The narrator uses the words  I, me, and we to describe the events of the story.
a)
first person
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
3.
What is point of view of narrator?
The students in the classroom sat silently in their seats and watched the clock on the wall.  The second hand ticked three, two, one - RING!  There was a shout of joy as they bolted to the door to begin their summer vacation!
a)
first person
b)
third person limited
c)
third person omniscient
4.
You should see this painting. You would be amazed.
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
5.
Descriptive details provided by the author that help us make visualizations
a)
convey
b)
Imagery
c)
reveal
6.
To give special importance to something
a)
Empasize
b)
Convey
c)
Imply
7.
To communicate or make something known
a)
Convey
b)
Imagery
c)
Represent
8.
 An underlying message or the big idea of a story.
a)
Theme
b)
Primary Purpose
c)
Convey
9.
Language that connects to the five senses
a)
Implies
b)
Foreshadow
c)
sensory language
10.

Which word matches to communicate, express?

a)

loquacious

b)

convey

c)

bewildered

11.

A direct comparison between two unlike things

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

12.

All of the scientific data that supports a claim and helps a reader reach a conclusion and form an opinion about something

a)

Evidence

b)

Reason

c)

Relevant

d)

Claim

13.
What does the word bolted emphasize about the trip? 
The word emphasize means: 
a)
gives details
b)
defines
c)
calls attention to
d)
compares
14.
Which of the following quotes best conveys the central idea of the text? 
The word convey means:
a)
shows or makes known
b)
grows
c)
gives more details about
d)
makes a guess
15.
According to the selection, which statement is true? 
This question can only be answered correctly by:
a)
guessing 
b)
GOING BACK IN THE TEXT BECAUSE IT SAYS ACCORDING TO THE SELECTION
16.
Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the selection? 
The correct quote will be a quote that:
a)
is from the beginning
b)
is from the end
c)
Shows the character learning a lesson
d)
Shows the conflict in the text 
17.

A summary will include:

a)

VERY specific details

b)

A general overview of the text including only the key ideas of the beginning, middle, and end

18.
A figure of speech in which an object  or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes 
a)
idiom
b)
personification
c)
epigraph
19.
A comparison using "like" or "as"
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Alliteration
20.

Who is the ANTAGONIST?

a)
b)
21.

Who is the PROTAGONIST?

a)
b)
22.

What is the BEST definition of protagonist?

a)

the most powerful figure in a story

b)

the most interesting figure in a story

c)

the most honorable figure in a story

d)

the most central figure in a story

23.

The relationship between a protagonist and an antagonist is BEST described as one of

a)

conflict

b)

support

c)

love

d)

jealousy

24.

Which of the following is a possible synonym for antagonist?

a)

ally

b)

lover

c)

a rival

d)

friend

25.

The doctor examined or ______________ the lab results.

a)

supports

b)

processed

c)

analyzed

d)

defended

26.

to study closely and carefully

a)

analyze

b)

reason

c)

label

d)

defend

27.
Which word means to review the facts to make a decision or form an opinion?
a)
Infer 
b)
conclude 
c)
predict 
d)
contrast
28.
What does infer mean?
a)
When you form an opinion based on what you have read.
b)
To argue with a neighbor.
c)
To persuade someone.
d)
To begin the essay.
29.
What does source mean?
a)
Where you find information from and where a reading passage gets facts.
b)
The last opinion given at the end of a passage.
c)
Reading comprehension questions.
d)
Providing reasons.
30.

What is the definition of ‘predict’?

a)

Relative position or standing

b)

Exact or accurate

c)

To tell what will happen in the future

d)

To provide evidence

31.

Complete the sentence


I ___________ that I will have an apple juice tomorrow at lunch.

a)

rank

b)

precision

c)

predict

d)

compose

32.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
33.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
34.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
35.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
36.
The piano sang a mournful song. 
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
37.
The heavy hail dented cars and cracked windows.
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
38.
What is being personified ?  "Oreo: Milk's favorite cookie!"
a)
Oreo
b)
Milk
c)
Cookie
d)
Mouth
39.
What trait/quality is being described in '"My heart sang with joy when I heard the words "Snow Day!"
a)
Feeling of loneliness
b)
Feeling of joy
c)
Feeling of skepticism
d)
Feeling of resentment
40.
STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother? 
What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
conflict
d)
character motivation