Worksheets24-25 STAAR Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story's plot?
To build tension and suspense
To introduce background, setting, characters
To show the highest tension in the story
To resolve the problem in the story
What is a theme in a work of fiction?
The setting of the story
A life lesson or universal message
The main character's appearance
The sequence of events in the plot
What does a metaphor in figurative language do?
Compares two things using the word 'like' or 'as'
Describes the literal appearance of something
Compares two unlike things by saying one IS the other
Gives the literal definition of a word
Which of the following is NOT a reason for an author's purpose?
To Inform
To Describe
To Persuade
To Criticize
When revising your writing, what does the acronym A.R.M.S. stand for?
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Analyze, Rewrite, Modify, Summarize
Arrange, Replace, Mix, Simplify
Acknowledge, Respond, Maintain, Structure
What should a semicolon be used for?
To separate a list of items
To combine two related independent clauses (complete sentences)
To end a sentence
To add a conjunction
Which of the following is an example of correct capitalization?
the beginning of a sentence
the name of a city
the title of a book
All of the above
How many points is a Short Constructed Response (SCR) worth in the reading section?
1 point
2 points
3 points
5 points
What must you include in your answer to support it according to the SCR guidelines?
Personal opinions
Text evidence
Outside information
A summary of the text
What is this an example of? "Lucky Lady with lots of ladybugs."
Which describes a conflict inside the character?
What should you look for to avoid when combining sentences?
Comma splices or run-ons
Conjunctions
Semicolons
Transitional words and phrases
What describes how a character thinks, feels, and behaves?
character traits
character opinions
character feelings
character independence
This type of writing provides real information.
fiction
poetry
drama
informational
The specific group of people the author is trying to reach with their argument.
intended audience
characters
Which type of fallacy uses the pronoun you or yourself to talk to the reader directly?
rhetorical question
direct address
loaded language
sweeping generalizations
What is a claim in argumentative text?
A fact that is accepted without evidence
A question asked to gather evidence
The specific stance or position the author is making
A personal opinion shared without reasoning
What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in an informational text?
To provide images for the reader
To entertain the reader
To organize and highlight key ideas
To show the author’s opinion
Which text structure is used when a passage explains a problem and how it is solved?
Chronological
Compare and contrast
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
