7th and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Review

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What character trait is displayed by someone who is always on time, brings supplies, and studies at home?

Back

Integrity

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What is the 'author's message'?

Back

The lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

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What character trait is displayed by someone who is the best swimmer on their team and is chosen first in gym class?

Back

Athleticism

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What is free verse poetry?

Back

Poetry that has neither rhyme nor rhythm.

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In poetry, what are stanzas?

Back

Stanzas are like paragraphs in fiction and non-fiction writing.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is a character trait?

Back

A quality or characteristic that defines a person's behavior.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.