STAAR Reading Review - Paired Texts

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What is the main theme of the poem about gold mining?

Back

The poem emphasizes the false promise that gold mining is an easy way to get rich.

Front

What does the line 'But I walked away a wiser man' suggest about the speaker's experience?

Back

It suggests that the speaker gains a new perspective about the outcome of panning for gold.

Front

How does the selection 'Golden Opportunities' differ from the poem?

Back

The selection relates facts, while the poem relates a personal experience.

Front

What common idea is explored in both the selection and the poem regarding gold mining?

Back

Gold mining did not lead to riches for most miners.

Front

What feeling does the line 'Soon I'd be a rich young man' express?

Back

It expresses hope and excitement about the potential wealth from gold mining.

Front

What does the term 'gold rush' refer to?

Back

A period when a large number of people moved to an area to search for gold.

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What is a key reason people were attracted to gold mining?

Back

The hope of finding gold and becoming wealthy.

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What does the word 'emphasize' mean?

Back

To give special importance or prominence to something.

Front

What is the significance of personal experiences in understanding historical events?

Back

Personal experiences provide insight into the emotional and social impacts of events.

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What does the phrase 'did not lead to riches for most miners' imply about the reality of gold mining?

Back

It implies that while many sought wealth, few actually achieved it.