STAAR Review

Front

Which of the following is not an example of author's purpose?

• Persuade the reader of their position
• Entertain the reader with a story
• Exasperate the reader with information
• Inform the reader about a topic

Back

Exasperate the reader with information

Front

What should you do if you don't know a word in a question with single-word choices?

Back

Look it up to find the meaning

Front

The THEME is the overall _____ of a story.

Back

message

Front

Characterization = how the character is developed. It is NOT shown through the character's -

• thoughts during the story.
• meals during the story.
• dialogue during the story.
• actions during the story.

Back

meals during the story.

Front

The theme of the story is NOT revealed through...

• the symbolism of objects.
• setting of the story.
• statistics that support the thesis.
• actions, thoughts, and words of the characters.

Back

statistics that support the thesis.

Front

How can you check whether a sentence is compound and needs a comma?

Back

Check for two complete sentences joined by a FANBOY

Front

The thesis statement...

Back

is where you state your position.

Front

What is the purpose of graphics (graphs, pictures, tables, etc.) in a text?

Back

Support the author's thesis.

Front

When would you use the transition word "Furthermore..." in a text?

Back

to add more information

Front

When composing a strong closing, you should include...
Options: Call to action, Something to make the reader laugh, Your thesis restated word for word, Summary of your examples

Back

Call to action