7th STAAR Reading Review

Front

What is the main theme of the poem in question 1?

Back

The speaker feels left out from the family fun.

Front

What motivates the speaker in question 2?

Back

She is determined to learn English for her children.

Front

What literary device is demonstrated in the phrase 'Silently, softly the swans swam on the lake'?

Back

Alliteration.

Front

What inference can be made from the situation described in question 4?

Back

This will be a great day to do something outside.

Front

What is an example of personification?

Back

The sun kissed the dew off the grass.

Front

Define 'alliteration'.

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Front

What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

Back

Personification is used to give human qualities to non-human things, making descriptions more vivid and relatable.

Front

Identify a key characteristic of a determined character in literature.

Back

A determined character shows persistence and a strong will to achieve their goals.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in a poem?

Back

The setting can influence the mood, tone, and themes of the poem.