Free Printable 2025 STAAR EOC English Review

1.

What is symbolism?

a)

When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

b)

A reference to another literary work

c)

The tone of the story

d)

The events of the story

2.

Why does an author use symbolism in their fictional (literary) writing?

a)

To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

b)

To show the importance of symbols

3.

Symbols represent...

a)

...abstract concepts.

b)

...layers of meaning.

c)

...something other than the object itself.

d)

...All of the above.

4.

What is the "tone" of a story?

a)

The feeling the passage evokes from the reader.

b)

The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject.

c)

The time and place of the story.

d)

The summary of events in the story.

5.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

Humorous

b)

Persuasive

c)

Anxious

d)

Cheerful

6.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

Bitter

b)

Respectful

c)

Objective

d)

Humorous

7.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

Ironic

b)

Informational

c)

Joyful

d)

Dramatic

8.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

9.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

a)

visual imagery (sense of sight)

b)

simile

c)

No figurative language is used here.

d)

metaphor

10.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

e)

metaphor

11.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence that is written in red font shows which TWO examples of figurative language?

a)

allusion

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

e)

onomatopoeia

12.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

a)

alliteration

b)

There's no figurative language used here.

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

e)

personification

13.

(1) This week had been a shipwreck! (2) Monday greeted with a slap on the face as my alarm clock screamed at me to get up. (3) I woke up feeling as ragged as a old pair of holey shoes. (4) I got on my bus feeling like I'd stepped through Platform 9 3/4 into a Hogwarts experience. (5) First of all, math landed an uppercut with a Job-sized problem that had no solution. (6) My mathematician teacher assured me that if I just used my head as something besides a hat rack, I'd find the answer. (7) Then I trudged to English feeling like something the cat dragged, and my friend Paige (8) accidentally gave me a glue stick instead of chapstick. I'm still not talking to her. (9) Although it took forever and a day to get here, Friday finally showed up with her famously fat smile on her face.

a)

metaphor

b)

allusion

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

14.

What is the definition of audience?

a)

the readers that the text is intended for

b)

a group of people listening at a concert

c)

anyone who is reading the text

d)

the reason the text is written

15.

What is the definition of purpose?

a)

the meaning of life

b)

a Justin Bieber album

c)

the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

d)

the reader the text is intended for

16.

It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)

a)

the writer should match the argument to the audience

b)

the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

c)

the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

d)

the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

17.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE).What does narrative writing do?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

18.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does argumentative writing do?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

19.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does explanatory writing do?

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

20.

The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________.

a)

counterargument

b)

explanation

c)

claim

d)

evidence

21.

When writers bring up the opposite viewpoint in an argument and then show why it is wrong, they are using a(n) ___________.

a)

example

b)

counterargument

c)

claim

d)

conclusion

22.

Expository writing is _____________?

a)

informational text

b)

fictional text

23.

The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?

a)

false

b)

true

24.

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

a)

To inform/explain

b)

To persuade

c)

To express ideas/feelings

d)

To entertain

25.

This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

26.

This term refers to an argument that appeals to logic

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Rhetorical Fallacy

27.

Words spoken by a character in a

play, usually in an undertone and not

intended for other characters to hear.

a)

monologue

b)

soliloquy

c)

iambic pentameter

d)

aside

28.

A long, uninterrupted speech by a character in a play?

a)

monologue

b)

soliloquy

c)

iambic pentameter

d)

blank verse

29.

A speech delivered by a character alone on stage to allow people to know what the character is thinking or feeling is known as?

a)

aside

b)

soliloquy

c)

iambic pentameter

d)

blank verse

30.

Instead of a paragraph, a chunk of lines in poetry are called as a...

a)

paragraph

b)

stanza

c)

couplet

d)

rhyme

31.

Rhyming words sound the same ...

a)

at the beginning of the word

b)

at the beginning of the sentence

c)

at the end of the word

d)

because they mean the same

32.

What is a rhyme scheme?

a)

The pattern of a rhyme in a poem.

b)

The same words being used twice.

33.

What is the rhyme scheme for the first 4 lines of the poem?

a)

ABCB

b)

ABCD

34.

How does imagery help us understand the story?

a)

It doesn't

b)

By expressing how the author is feeling

c)

Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see

d)

By telling the mood

35.

A thesis statement is...

a)

Something your teacher makes you write

b)

Your opinion about the topic in the prompt

c)

A sentence that you're supposed to have in your introduction

d)

A sentence

36.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

a)

To be a pretty sentence

b)

To be a sentence in your introduction

c)

To introduce your paper to the reader

d)

To explain what your essay will be about

37.

What information from the prompt do you need to use to write your thesis statement?

a)

"Think" statement

b)

"Write" statement

c)

The quote

d)

"Be sure to" statements

38.

What formula should you use when you write your thesis statement?

a)

What + Why

b)

When + Where

c)

Why + What

d)

Whatever I feel like.

39.

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

a)

At the beginning of your introduction

b)

At the end of your introduction

c)

In your body paragraphs

d)

At the end of your entire essay

40.

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

a)

Friendship is cool.

b)

It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.

c)

Friends are the most important people in your life.

d)

Having friends is important.

41.

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

a)

You should never give up.

b)

You are able to set your mind to anything if you don't give up.

c)

Never giving up is important.

d)

Never giving up is important because there will always be hardships in your way.

42.

What should you do if you can't prove your thesis?

a)

Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove

b)

Change your examples

c)

Quit writing

d)

Not include your thesis in your essay

43.

Diction is the literary term that means

a)

The connections we have with words

b)

An author's choice of words

c)

The definition of words

d)

The common way of speaking with friends

44.

Refers to the feelings and ideas a word evokes.

a)

Synonym

b)

Denotation

c)

Connotation

d)

Diction

45.

Denotation is a word's ____________.

a)

Literal, dictionary definition

b)

Emotional meaning

c)

Diction

d)

Mood

46.

A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by

a)

a subordinating conjunction

b)

a dependent clause

c)

a coordinating conjunction (fanboys)

d)

a comma

47.

Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

48.

Which method of characterization describes WHAT THE CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

49.

Which method of characterization describes HOW OTHER CHARACTERS FEEL ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTER?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behvior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

50.

Which method of characterization tells HOW A CHARACTER FEELS ABOUT A SPECIFIC IDEA?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

51.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

52.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

53.

What is another word for plot?

a)

novel

b)

essay

c)

theme

d)

framework

54.

What is the definition of climax?

a)

the turning point of the story

b)

the struggle between two characters

c)

the beginning of the story

d)

the point when the conflict is resolved

55.

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

falling action

56.

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

a)

the climax

b)

the theme

c)

the resolution

d)

the introduction

57.

What is fiction?

a)

Writing that is scientific fact

b)

Writing that comes from the author's imagination

c)

A tale that teaches a moral

d)

About a real person

58.

Non-Fiction is :

a)

Based on facts, describes real events, people, and ideas

b)

Based on made up characters

c)

Having a plot

d)

Coming from the author's imagination

59.

Examples of Informational Texts

a)

textbook, reference material, encyclopedia

b)

reference material, maps, recipes

c)

schedules, brochures, maps

d)

Encyclopedia, textbook, menus

60.

The text that includes literary elements and devices usually associated with fiction that deal with REAL people, events, and places is -

a)

Drama

b)

Literary Non- Fiction

c)

Literary Fiction

d)

Poetry

2025 STAAR EOC English Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 59mins

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