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8th Grade STAAR Fiction Vocabulary

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The title of a fiction story is often...

a)

symbolic of the story's deeper meaning

b)

unimportant

c)

something that should be looked up in the dictionary

d)

an important part of the summary

2.

The best summary of a fiction story is usually the answer choice that has ___.

a)

theme (what the main character learns)

b)

small details

c)

setting of the story

d)

author's opinion

3.

What is an excerpt?

a)

a book or story

b)

an inference

c)

a quotation

d)

a piece of a larger body of writing

4.

Most verbs in a question can be crossed out and simply changed to ___.


EX: The information in the second paragraph suggests... (Change suggests to ___.)

a)

shows

b)

indicates

c)

exhibits

d)

predicts

5.

What does primarily mean?


EX: The third paragraph is primarily about...

a)

first or at the beginning

b)

not very important

c)

mostly or most importantly

d)

inference or conclusion

6.

If something is revealed in a text, that means it is ___.

a)

hidden

b)

shown or made known

c)

done again

d)

closed

7.

Most unknown or unfamiliar words in a passage can be deciphered by using context clues, but you should ALWAYS look up unknown words that are in the ______.

a)

captions of pictures

b)

answer choices

c)

conclusion

d)

title

8.

What does conclude mean?


EX: Based on paragraph 4, the reader can conclude...

a)

guess

b)

predict

c)

infer

d)

know for sure

9.

Theme...

a)

is universal (can apply to anyone, anywhere)

b)

can be a lesson or an observation about life/ people

c)

is usually revealed through the lesson learned by the main character

d)

all of the above

10.
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
a)
text messaging
b)
content origins
c)
context clues
d)
scanning
11.
to communicate something, to show
a)
differ
b)
illustrate
c)
imply
d)
convey
12.

The conversation between two or more characters is called

a)

monologue

b)

dialogue

c)

soliloquy

d)

chorus

13.
In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" and "your" action?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, omniscient
d)
third person, objective
14.
Define foreshadowing.
a)
A flashback of what happened previously
b)
A hint at something that will happen later
c)
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
15.
 “Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
climax
16.

This kind of book tells about the life a real person:

a)

biography

b)

folktale

c)

mystery

17.

Realistic fiction is about people and events that are imaginary. The characters, however, act and talk like real people, and the events are written as if they could happen in real life.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

One day a wizard cast a mystical spell and turned a princess into a frog.

a)

fiction

b)

non-fiction

19.

An autobiography...

a)

is writing that is not fiction.

b)

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress.

c)

is the story of a person's life written by that person.

d)

is an account of a person's life written by someone other than the subject.

20.

A ____________ is a kind or type work of literature. (ex: realistic fiction, fantasy, drama)

a)

story

b)

poem

c)

genre

d)

simile

21.

I am a story that has a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem. What am I?

a)

science fiction

b)

fiction

c)

mystery

d)

legend

22.
Setting can also affect the plot, or the events that make up the story or novel. Some plots can take place only in certain times and places.

Which option describes a plot that can only take place in a specific setting?
a)
A selfish child tries to be a better person.
b)
A young woman falls in love with her family’s enemy.
c)
A ship’s captain chases a whale across the sea.
d)
A poor, hardworking woman becomes a successful chef.
23.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
a)
He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
b)
He sleeps all day long.
c)
He runs away when you sweep the floor.
d)
He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
24.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
25.

What does the word "EMPHASIZE" mean?

a)

To show or to tell

b)

To highlight or stress the importance of something

c)

Using background knowledge to make an inference

26.

What is the meaning of "SIGNIFICANCE"?

a)

To show or to tell

b)

The meaning of a word

c)

Importance

27.

What does "IMPLIES" mean?

a)

To show or to tell

b)

To highlight or stress something

c)

Suggested, not stated, you INFER it

28.

What is the meaning of "CONVEY"?

a)

To show or to tell

b)

Within a passage

c)

Important

29.

What does the term "Excerpt" refer to?

a)

A small part from a larger body of work (novel/book)

b)

A summary of a story

c)

All of the following but one

30.

What does "Illustrate" mean in the context of explaining something?

a)

To draw a picture

b)

To explain to the reader using words (paint a picture in your mind)

c)

To provide an example

31.

What does "SUGGEST" mean?

a)

To state something directly

b)

Doesn't say in the text and the reader must

INFER - Background Knowledge + Text Evidence

c)

To give good advice to a person who cannot make a choice

32.

What does it mean when something "CONTRIBUTES"?

a)

To donate something

b)

To be an important factor of support

c)

To help in a minor way by giving details

33.

What does the term "DEMONSTRATE" mean?

a)

To question or inquire

b)

To summarize a concept

c)

To prove with evidence or reasoning

34.

What is the meaning of "SUPPORT" in this context?

a)

To provide assistance

b)

To uphold something as true or correct with facts/evidence

c)

To argue

35.

What does "Tension" refer to in a narrative?

a)

Relaxation or calmness

b)

Suspense or excitement

c)

Resolution of conflict

d)

Introduction of characters

36.

What does it mean to "CONCLUDE"?

a)

To start a discussion

b)

To add more details

c)

To make an inference after reading

37.

What does it mean to highlight something?

a)

To give special importance to a person, group, or idea

b)

To remove importance from a subject

c)

To physically illuminate an object

38.

What is the meaning of "Most Likely"?

a)

Least probable or unlikely to happen

b)

Best choice, almost certainly or probably based on evidence

c)

A random selection without any basis

d)

The only possible outcome

39.

What does "Express" mean in this context?

a)

To hide or conceal feelings

b)

To deliver something quickly

c)

To show or reveal with words

d)

To travel at high speed

40.

What does the term "INITIATES" refer to?

a)

Ends a process or event

b)

Starts or causes something (the beginning)

c)

Prevents something from happening

41.

What does "Represents" imply in a context?

a)

Has no significance

b)

Is a literal description

c)

Symbolizes or means something special

d)

Is a direct command

42.

What does the term "Central Message" refer to in a story?

a)

The main character of the story

b)

The setting of the story

c)

The theme, lesson learned, or idea about life

43.

What is the meaning of "Conflict" in a narrative?

a)

The resolution of the story

b)

The problem in the story

c)

The sequence of events

44.

What does "REVEAL" mean in the context of storytelling?

a)

To hide information from the reader

b)

To show the reader new information

c)

To introduce a new character

45.
the sequence of events
a)
scene
b)
play
c)
plot
d)
incidents
46.
characters' internal and external struggles
a)
problem
b)
events
c)
play
d)
conflicts
47.
the way the conflicts are resolved
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
resolution
d)
plot
48.
the leading character
a)
Protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
minor character
d)
major character
49.
a person who is opposed to
a)
protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
drama
d)
plot
50.
the person telling the story and uses I, me, my
a)
author
b)
narrator
c)
3rd person point of view
d)
1st Person point of view
51.
reason why characters act the way they do
a)
problems
b)
options
c)
Character Motivation
d)
plot
52.
the central message of the story
a)
Solution
b)
Theme
c)
Fictional
d)
Reason
53.
struggling with own feelings or beliefs
a)
External conflict
b)
problem
c)
solution
d)
Internal conflict
54.
person telling the story outside the story
a)
First person point of view
b)
2nd person point of view
c)
3rd Person point of view
d)
narrator
55.

STAAR Question: How does the setting influence the plot of a story?


How is "influence" being used in this sentence?

a)

beginning

b)

effect

c)

determine

d)

apply

56.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

The end of the story.

b)

The beginning of the story.

c)

The turning point of the story.

d)

The funniest part of the story.

57.

What is the setting of the story?

a)

The people in the story.

b)

Where and when the story takes place.

c)

The problem of the story.

d)

The genre of the story.

58.

What is the "author's message"?

a)

The story the author tells.

b)

The lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

c)

The general feeling of the passage.

d)

The style or type of passage the author writes.

59.

Inferring means:

a)

An extreme exageration.

b)

Taking what you know and what you have read to come up with a conclusion.

c)

Having a picture in your mind of what you are reading.

d)

Coming up with a conclusion based only on your opinion.

60.

The tone of a passage is:

a)

the general feeling created by the writer.

b)

the length of the selection.

c)

the type of selection.

d)

the lesson given in the selection.

61.

The main idea of a selection is:

a)

the impact the problem has on the characters in a selection.

b)

the thoughts of the characters in the selection.

c)

what the selection is mostly about.

d)

the type of selection presented by the writer.

62.

Read the sentences below:

Josh was always on time to class. He brought his supplies and listened carefully in. At home, he often studied what he learned in class so he would be better prepared for class the next day.

What character trait is Josh displaying?

a)

Integrity

b)

Loyalty

c)

Friendliness

d)

Bravery

63.

Read the sentences below:

Sarah loved to swim. She was the best swimmer on her team. When they chose teams in gym class, she was always the first one chosen. On the weekends she played soccer, volleyball, and softball.

What character trait is Sarah displaying?

a)

Integrity

b)

Intelligence

c)

Athleticism

d)

Bravery

64.

Read the sentences below:

Maddie loved to tell jokes. Making people laugh came easily to her, and it made her feel good. At school her friends were always listening to her jokes. Her family loved her wittiness and laughed along with her.

What character trait is Maddie displaying?

a)

Artistic

b)

Intelligence

c)

Happy

d)

Humor

65.

Read the sentences below:

Nick was always drawing. His friends loved to see his creations. He like to write songs and make sculptures too.

What character trait is Nick displaying?

a)

Creative

b)

Intelligent

c)

Sneaky

d)

Humor

66.

Read the sentences below:

Julia was quiet all day long. In class she put her head down. At dinner she barely touched her food. After dinner, she went straight to bed. Her mother wondered why Julia was acting so differently from how she usually behaved.

What can you infer about Julia?

a)

She has recently gotten braces.

b)

She is lazy.

c)

She is feeling sick.

d)

She is in a bad mood.

67.

Read the sentences below:

Nate wanted everything his older brother had. When his parents bought his brother new clothes, he wanted new clothes too. When his older brother went to the movies with his friends, Nate was angry.

What can you infer about Nate?

a)

Nate doesn't have enough clothing.

b)

Nate likes to go places with his brother.

c)

Nate is jealous of his brother.

d)

Nate is too young to go to the movies.

68.

Mood

a)

The characters, conflict, and resolution of the story

b)

The message or moral that the author is trying to teach you

c)

The problem in the story

d)

The feelings the reader gets from reading

69.

The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic (persuade, inform, entertain)

a)

main idea

b)

summary

c)

author's purpose

d)

effect

70.

the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing

a)

tone

b)

cause

c)

mood

d)

theme

71.

story told from the view point of one character using "I" and "We"

a)

context clues

b)

drawing conclusions

c)

1st person point of view

d)

text features

72.
The Point of View is...
a)
Where and when does the story take place?
b)
Who tells the story?
c)
Who is in the story?
73.

A narrator who is not a character in the story. Uses "she, he, they".

a)

3rd Person

b)

Main character

c)

1st Person

d)

Protagonist

74.

All of the information the reader need to know

before the story begins. Who are the characters?

What is the problem? What is the setting?

a)

characters

b)

plot

c)

exposition

75.

The turning point in the story. The tension is

at its highest point in the story.

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

falling action

76.

A hint of something that will happen later on in the text...

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

77.

A look back to an earlier event.

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

78.

To translate or restate in your own words

a)

Aphorism

b)

Alliterate

c)

Paraphrase

79.

An author would probably tell a story from this POINT OF VIEW if he or she wanted the reader to have a personal experience with the narrator, to feel connected to them, or see the story as that character does.

a)

1st Person

b)

3rd Person Omniscient

c)

3rd Person Limited

80.

A story where the narrator is not a character in the story and only knows the thoughts and feelings of a one (or maybe two) characters is this POINT OF VIEW.

a)

1st Person

b)

3rd Person Omniscient

c)

3rd Person Limited

81.

What is irony?

a)
Irony is a type of humor.
b)
Irony is always positive.
c)
Irony means being straightforward.
d)
Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.
82.

What is juxtaposition?

a)
Juxtaposition is the placement of two or more elements side by side for comparison or contrast.
b)
Juxtaposition is a literary device used exclusively in poetry.
c)
Juxtaposition refers to the act of combining two colors into one.
d)
Juxtaposition is a type of musical composition.
83.

linear plot in a story

a)
A linear plot is defined by its complex character development and subplots.
b)
A linear plot is characterized by a non-chronological sequence of events.
c)
A linear plot involves multiple timelines and flashbacks.
d)
A linear plot is a straightforward, chronological sequence of events.
84.

non-linear plot in a story

a)
A narrative that is entirely based on real events.
b)
A story that only includes dialogue without any narrative.
c)
A plot that follows a strict chronological timeline.
d)
A narrative structure that does not follow a chronological order.
85.

parallel plot in a story

a)
A single storyline with a linear progression.
b)
A technique that focuses on character development only.
c)
A plot structure that involves flashbacks and foreshadowing.
d)
A narrative technique that features multiple storylines occurring at the same time.
86.

subplot in a story

a)
A main plot that overshadows the subplot.
b)
A character's backstory that has no relevance to the plot.
c)
A plot twist that resolves the main conflict.
d)
A secondary plot that complements the main plot.
87.

voice in literature

a)
Narrative style or perspective from which the story is told.
b)
The setting of the story
c)
The main character's dialogue
d)
The plot twist in the narrative
88.

What characteristics does a historical fiction story have?

a)
Focus solely on modern themes
b)
Characteristics of historical fiction include a blend of fictional and historical elements, accurate historical context, detailed period descriptions, and exploration of relevant themes.
c)
No historical context or accuracy
d)
Only fictional characters and events
89.

What characteristics does a science fiction story have?

a)
Realistic settings
b)
Historical events
c)
Characteristics of a science fiction story include futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, and extraterrestrial life.
d)
Fantasy creatures
90.

Fiction texts are...

a)

Made up stories

b)

Texts that tell about real-life people, places, and things

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