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STAAR VOCABULARY Fiction

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Climax is...

a)

what happens because of something else.

b)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

c)

the turning point in the action of a story.

d)

the problem in the story.

2.

Context Clues are...

a)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

b)

Clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word.

c)

the part of the story which follows the climax or turning point.

d)

the reason the author has for writing.

3.

Drama is...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors on a stage.

b)

this type of text informs or instructs the reader.

c)

the problem in the story.

d)

the reason why something happened.

4.

Drawing conclusions means...

a)

clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning.

b)

poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme.

c)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference using what the text says and what you know.

d)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

5.

What is dialogue?

a)

Conversation between two or more people. Typically shown by using quotation marks ('' ") in texts.

b)

Conversation in the first scene only. Typically shown by using quotation marks ('' ") in texts.

6.

To infer is to ..

a)

use clues in text and what you know

b)

neglect, misunderstand, divide

7.

Chronological order means...

a)

ideas are presented in the order in which they happen

b)

the part of the story which follows the climax or turning point.

c)

a conversation between characters set off by quotation marks.

d)

when a portion of the story goes back in time.

8.

First person point of view means...

a)

Narrator is outside of the story. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I" and "We".

b)

Narrator is inside of the story. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she" and "we".

c)

Narrator is inside of the story. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I" and "We".

d)

Narrator is outside of the story. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she" and "they".

9.

Flashback means...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors.

b)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference.

c)

when a portion of the story goes back in time.

d)

the turning point in the action of a story.

10.

The conflict of the story is the .....

a)

Theme

b)

Problem

c)

Plot

d)

Exposition

11.
The character that causes trouble for the main character
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
12.

The problem is resolved during the

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

rising action

d)

Conflict

13.
characters and setting are introduced
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
14.

What is the definition of plot?

a)

The lesson in the story

b)

The sequence, or order, of events in the story

c)

The turning point of the story

d)

The conflict in the story

15.

The character that is typically the hero of the story. Also known as the main character.

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

16.

What is the correct definition for Third Person Objective?

a)

Narrator is inside of the story. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I" and "We".

b)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions and dialogue of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I" and "We".

c)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions and dialogue of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

d)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

17.

What is the correct definition of Third Person Limited?

a)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

b)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of only one character. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

c)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of only one character. . Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I", "me", and "our".

d)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions and dialogue of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

18.

What is the correct definition for Third Person Omniscient?

a)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

b)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts, and feelings of only one character. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

c)

Narrator is outside of the story. Reader understands the actions and dialogue of all characters. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "he", "she", and "them".

d)

Narrator is inside of the story. Reader understands the actions, dialogue, thoughts and feelings of only one character. Told from the viewpoint of one of the character(s) using the pronouns "I", "me", and "my".

19.

What are the events that lead to the resolution?

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Rising Action

d)

Falling Action

20.

Foreshadow is...

a)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

b)

elaborate exaggeration.

c)

comparing to tell how things are the same.

d)

a story which follows the climax or turning point.

21.

Flashback means...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors.

b)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference

c)

the turning point in the action of a story.

d)

when a portion of the story goes back in time.

22.

What is theme?

a)

how the reader feels about the story

b)

the title

c)

central message or moral of the story

23.

A story can have more than one theme.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

You should sacrifice for others.

b)

Give up when things are tough.

c)

When you are greedy, you will fall down.

d)

You should never give up.

25.

The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

Being greedy is never nice

b)

You should keep your own things to yourself

c)

it's ok to be mean to others when you're coloring

26.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
27.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
28.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't steal. 
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
29.

"If you don't eat your dinner, you're going to be hungry later," said her Mom. Mom had spent a long time cooking and made her daughter a nice meal, but that didn't matter to Jen.


What is the mom's point of view?

a)

Jen does not need to eat her dinner.

b)

It is fun to cook a nice meal.

c)

Jen should eat her dinner.

d)

It doesn't matter what Jen thinks.

30.

Whenever I go to school I always put my left shoe on first. Then I put on my right shoe. I tie my right shoe, then my left. Now I'm ready for the day!


Which point of view are the above sentences written in?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

d)

No person

31.

The wind was blowing so hard it was howling. The clouds started rolling in quickly, making the sky look like dark rushing water. Timmy was scared, but knew he had to be brave for his sister. He didn't want her to worry.


Who is telling the story above?

a)

A narrator

b)

A character

c)

An author

d)

Timmy

32.

Every summer my family likes to take a road trip. They love seeing the land as we drive, and being able to stop as we please. Not me. I always wonder why we can't take a plane. It's way faster and it would be cool to have people serve me food. Plus it would be like a ride in the sky!


What is the point of view of the character telling the story?

a)

Taking a plane is better than driving.

b)

Family road trips are the best.

c)

Driving is better than flying.

d)

It's fun to make stops on road trips.

33.

Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

34.

Kalil examined the math book. It had been badly treated. The cover was torn and it appeared to be missing some pages. Still, Kalil knew that looks were less important than utility. He had learned that lesson long ago. "Thanks, Mr. Thompson!" he said with gratitude. Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and said, "Sorry we don't have new books, Kalil, but there's still plenty of good math left in that book." Mr. Thompson smiled. Kalil felt appreciative.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

35.

The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

36.

The steps of the dark temple towered before Kung and Kiko. Kung listened for the sounds of the enemy, but he heard nothing. This made him sure that they were walking into a trap. "Do you hear that, Kiko?" he said. Kiko listened intently. She heard a few birds tweeting and a light breeze blowing, but nothing else. She shook her head. Kung gave her a knowing look. Kiko understood what Kung had left unsaid. Her heart beat rapidly. Kung and Kiko were not the type of people to get afraid, but they knew that a fight was coming

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

37.

Sheriff Wolf's hands were on his hips. He stood about ten feet back from the saloon and shouted, "Come on out, Bart. We've got a nice bowl of soup waiting for you at the jail house." Bart shouted back, "Call off your men, Sheriff, or I'm going to start shooting hostages." Bart cocked his weapon and pointed it at the piano player. The piano player started whimpering. Sheriff Wolf put his hands up in the air and said, "No need to do that, Bart. We've still got plenty of talking to do. But if I hear shots, we're done talking." Bart lowered his weapon.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

38.

What is the meaning of point of view?

a)

Point of view describes when and where a story takes place.

b)

Point of view describes the conflict in the story.

c)

Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story

d)

Point of view describes the turning point of the story.

39.

What is special about third person limited

a)

The thoughts and feelings of one character are revealed.

b)

The narrator speaks directly to the readers using the pronouns you, yours, and you're.

c)

The author describes only the narrator actions and dialogue.

d)

The thoughts of most characters are revealed.

40.

In First Person point of view the narrator...

a)

tells their own story.

b)

tells a story about someone else.

41.

If a story is told in third-person point of view, the narrator

a)

is NOT a character in the story

b)

is a character in the story

42.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
43.

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

44.

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

3rd person objective

e)

3rd person limited

45.
Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room.  She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar.  Tina was standing in an area all by herself.  She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available.  Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.
a)
Lunch is best when it's crowded
b)
Be nice
c)
Friends should look out for each other
d)
Susie is nice
46.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.