Bucklin 8th Grade STAAR Reading Review

Front

What does 'literal' mean?

Back

Describing something exactly as it happened or exactly as it is, without exaggeration or metaphor.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The point in the plot where the conflict reaches its greatest intensity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a fact?

Back

A statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

A subjective statement that reflects personal beliefs or feelings, which may not be universally accepted as true.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is exposition in a story?

Back

The introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and the initial conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is rising action?

Back

The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a commonplace assertion?

Back

A statement that is widely accepted as true but may not be based on facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How can you identify a fact in a text?

Back

Look for statements that can be verified with evidence or data.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

How can you identify an opinion in a text?

Back

Look for statements that express personal beliefs or feelings, often using subjective language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6