STAAR English I

Conflict is the same or similar to _____.

• the setting

• the resolution

• the conclusion

• the problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

When reading poetry,

• stop at the end of each line not at periods.

• stop at every fifth line.

• read through the end of the lines and only pause at commas and stop at periods.

• read through the end of the lines and only stop at the last line.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The sun is as hot as a giant heater.

• The sun is like a giant heater on my skin.

• The sun and the heater beat down on my skin.

• The sun is a giant heater on my skin.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

To draw a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning.

• quote

• audience

• extraneous

• infer

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Free from error; true or accurate.

• correct

• redundant

• summary

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The act of making changes or corrections to something.

• summary

• revision

• redundant

• conclude

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To express something again or differently, especially in order to make it clearer or more convincing.

• insert

• correction

• develop

• restate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on paragraphs 5 and 6 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” what can be ______(ed) about the author’s feelings?

• quote

• infer

• audience

• extraneous

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be proved.

• thesis

• summary

• conclusion

• correction

In paragraph 4 “Why I Write Longhand,” the author ___________ the idea that he-

• concludes

• correct

• revise

• supports