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WorksheetsSTAAR Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is motive?
a reason for why a character does something
giving human characteristics to non-human objects
the beginning of a story
the most exciting part of a story
What is personification?
the main character in a story
a reason for doing something
giving human characteristics to non-human objects
The narrative perspective/point of view that uses "I," "We," and "Our" pronouns
First-person
Second-person
Third-person
The narrative perspective/point of view that uses "You" and "Your" pronouns
First-person
Second-person
Third-person
The narrative perspective/point of view that uses "He," "She," and "They" pronouns
First-person
Second-person
Third-person
Select the option that BEST describes the climax of a story.
The most exciting part of a story
The end of the story
When the main character has the opportunity to make a change
What is the sentence in the introduction paragraph that states a writer's claim? (HINT: the blueprint of a constructed response)
thesis
conclusion
general topic sentence
ACE method paragraphs
What is a citation in a constructed response?
Put line/page numbers after quoted evidence to show where you found it
a ticket
rereading what you wrote
What is exposition?
the point in the plot where the character makes a change
the point in the plot where events leading up to the climax take place
the point in the plot where characters, setting, and mood are introduced
What is summary in writing?
retelling events that happened in a story
breaking down events that happened in a story in order to make a point
What is analysis in writing?
retelling events that happened in a story
breaking down events that happened in a story in order to make a point
What is connotation?
The exact definition of a word
the way a word affects the mood of a story; the way a word makes a reader feel
What is denotation?
the exact definition of a word
the way a word affects the mood of a story; the way a word makes a reader feel
Which type of essay requires you to address a counter claim?
argumentative
informative
Which type of essay requires you to choose a side (or chooses one for you?)
argumentative
informative
What purpose does a thesis serve?
gains the reader's attention with a question, statistic, or anecdote
gives examples from the text
cites the sources
is a "road map" to the rest of the essay; tells the reader what to expect
True or False: On an argumentative essay, it's fine to agree with both sides
true: that's the way life is, right?
false: choose a side you can support
Consider this scenario: You get the argumentative prompt and can't decide which side to take. What should you do?
Eenie meenie minie moe
Just pick one. Really, who cares?
Pick the one that seems easiest to support with the articles.
Write about something entirely off topic. Who cares about Mrs. Hogan's psychological wellbeing?
tone
an author's purpose
an author's attitude
the reader's purpose
the reader's attitude
True or false: When you use information from the text, you must use a direct quote and quotation marks
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Paraphrasing means putting something that someone else said into your own words
TRUE
FALSE
semi-colon
stronger than a period, more like an exclamation point
stronger than a comma but not quite as dividing as a period
the same as a comma, they are interchangeable
can often be used instead of a period
genre
a classification of writing
certain type of thesis
the supporting evidence
a citation from text
A counter-argument ...
acknowledges someone who may disagree with your side
insists that your side is the only right way
provides more information for the reader
allows you to put in your own personal opinions
What is irony?
a literary device to make the plot more predictable
A literary device to surprise the reader with an unexpected twist
a literary device to make the description of the story more vivid
That is theme?
Universal truth that is timeless
The problem within the story
The most exciting part of a story
Define CHARACTERIZATION.
a literary device used in plays and novels to introduce light entertainment between tragic scenes
a long narrative poem that is elevated and dignified in theme, tone, and style
a literary device featuring a “speech” made by a single character in a work of literature or dramatic work (for theater or film)
Convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response.
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
None of the above
Appealing to logic; a way of persuading an audience by reason.
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuade
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Verse and rhythmic writing that creates an emotional response
Poetry
Mystery
Biography
Fable
The story of a real person's life written by that person
Biography
Autobiography
Non fiction
Fiction
The story of a real person's life written by another person
Non Fiction
Autobiography
Biography
Realistic Fiction
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Climax
Sequence of events in a story
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Tone
A comparison using "like" or "as"
The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
The time and place of a story
Resolution
Placement of two things closely together in order to compare or contrast
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
Simile
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent something else
A struggle between opposing forces
Main character in a story
Personification
Anything that stands for or represents something else
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
