W30 STAAR ELA task cards

Front

What does the word 'horn' mean in the sentence: 'The bus driver honked the horn at the animal in the road.'?

Back

Meaning 3: A device that makes a loud sound.

Front

What can the reader tell from the imagery in the sentence about the weather?

Back

It was a nice day.

Front

What detail from the story shows Darya's actions in planting flowers?

Back

C. Darya and her grandmother dug holes to plant the flowers.

Front

What lesson does the king learn in the story?

Back

A. Be careful what you wish for.

Front

Which words help understand the meaning of 'ambition'?

Back

harder worker.

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Imagery is descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Front

What does 'theme' mean in a story?

Back

The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

What is a 'character' in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Front

What does 'plot' refer to in a narrative?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

Front

What is a 'setting' in literature?

Back

The time and place where a story occurs.