STAAR Review-Author's Purpose

What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 15?

• to explain why Lola has decided she does not want to perform in the play

• to show the reader that previously Ella did not want Lola to act in the play

• to show the reader that Lola is no longer interested in the play

• to demonstrate that Ella is upset with Lola for not following her earlier advice about bein in the play

What is the most likely reason the author includes this chart in the selection?

• illustrate why daily exercise is important

• highlight possible strength training exercises

• highlight possible strength training exercises

• show how strength training can affect a person's health

What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 6?

• To convince Roosevelt that this problem was the fault of the manufacturers.

• To inform Roosevelt that manufacturers should be sent to jail

• To convince Roosevelt that this problem was the fault of the manufacturers.

• To convince Roosevelt to act because other groups would not.

What is the most likely reason the author includes the last sentence of the paragraph?

• So the reader could imagine the taste of the Thanksgiving turkey

• So the reader could imagine the look of the velvet pie

• So the reader could imgaine how the pumpkin pie looks

• So the reader could imagine how the pumpkin pie tastes

The poet uses the metaphor in the poem to suggest that---

• words help writers generate ideas

• words help writers create emotions

• writing exercises can help develop thoughts

• ideas with too many words can overwhelm writers

The author most likely uses the questions in paragraph 4 to---

• suggest that her opinions were not accepted by others

• prove that maturity has enhanced her ability to write

• show how she processes her thoughts before writing

• explain how false assumptions kept her from pursuing her interest in writing

 (1) It is very important that all students, faculty, and other school personnel follow the correct procedures during an activation of the fire alarm. (2) Because there is no distinction in the tone or duration of the alarm between a fire drill and a real fire emergency, no one should assume that the sound of an activated fire alarm indicates a fire drill rather than an actual fire. (3) Students and staff need to follow the procedures and remain calm, quiet, and composed as he or she exits the building.

Which sentence from the passage supports the author's belief that it is important to always follow established procedures when hearing a fire alarm?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• None of the above

 (1) It is very important that all students, faculty, and other school personnel follow the correct procedures during an activation of the fire alarm. (2) Because there is no distinction in the tone or duration of the alarm between a fire drill and a real fire emergency, no one should assume that the sound of an activated fire alarm indicates a fire drill rather than an actual fire. (3) Students and staff need to follow the procedures and remain calm, quiet, and composed as he or she exits the building.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?

• Only students

• Students, staff, and parents

• Students and school staff

• Only School Staff

This speech is intended to persuade---

• students

• parents

• teachers

• administrators

In what way does the information in paragraphs 3 and 4 BEST support the author's argument for Virtual Reality (VR) field trips?

• By showing that some schools have been willing to provide equipment necessary for VR field trips

• By illustrating how VR field trips are better used for some subjects more than others

• By suggesting that VR technology helps lessen the amount of time students spend watching videos

• By demonstrating that VR technology allows students to overcome barriers of time and distance