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STAAR Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 57mins

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Class

Date

What is the definition of flashback?

action that interrupts a story to show an earlier event

to resist authority and rules

the use of hints to suggest what will happen later on int the story

confused or perplexed

What is the definition of defiant?

done in the order that events occur

to look up to someone; a feeling of approval

to resist authority and rules

to brag, to speak with pride

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

unusual, not typical or ordinary

done quickly, fast

to look up to someone, a feeling of approval

the use of hints to suggest what will happen later on in the story

What is the definition of bewildered?

confused, perplexed

done in the order that events occur

action that interrupts a story to show an earlier event

to resist authority and rules

What is the definition of chronological?

the use of hints to suggest what will happen later on in the story

done in the order that events occur

done quickly, fast

no worries or troubles

What is the definition of admiration?

real, correct, based on facts

the struggle or problem within a story

to rejoice in something, to honor

to look up to someone, a feeling of approval

What is the definition of boastful?

narrow-minded, not accepting difference in others

trustworthy

to brag, to speak with pride

needing immediate attention

What is the definition of unique?

having a great desire or interest in doing something

unusual, not typical or ordinary

modest, not bragging

having an effect on someone

What is the definition of hasty?

done quickly, fast

gloomy, serious

aggressive, unfriendly

nervous, jittery

10.

What is the definition of carefree?

having a great desire or interest in doing something

to feel anger toward someone for what they have done

no worries or troubles

great worry or anxiety, causing stress

11.

All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?

Title, introductory paragraph, body
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph

Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition

C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution

fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry

12.

The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language?
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money!

metaphor

personifiction

hyperbole

idiom

13.

The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?

main idea

theme

topic

central idea

14.

Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?

imagery

literary

imagination

irony

15.

Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?

Ferrets are small and quiet

Ferrets are fun

Ferrets are cute and smart

Ferrets make great pets

16.

What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.

It's a great time to get some house work done

There is a good chance it is going to rain

School will probably be cancelled

This will be great day to do something outside.

17.

Why does an author write a story in first person?

To show the reader how they feel

To make you wonder if it really happened

It is easier than writing a story in third person

to show how the narrator feels

18.

Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?

Crayons are cool

Crayons have only been around for a few years.

Though different from today, Crayons have been used by people for
hundreds of years.

Not all crayons are the same

19.

Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
The author tried to persuade us to vote for Carl by telling about his ____.

accomplishments and promises

grades and behavior

family and friends

plans

20.

Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -

Encourage teenagers to work more hours

Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much

Explain the rules of working hours to employers

Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.

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STAAR Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 57mins

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