STAAR Predicting with Text Features Quiz 2

Which text feature would best help you predict the content of a chapter in a nonfiction book?

• The chapter title

• The author's biography

• The publication date

• The book's index

When reading a mystery novel, which characteristic of the genre can help you predict the outcome?

• The use of first-person narration

• The presence of a detective character

• The setting in a historical period

• The inclusion of a love story

How can the structure of a poem help you make predictions about its theme?

• By analyzing the rhyme scheme

• By counting the number of lines

• By identifying the poet's name

• By looking at the font size

What text feature in a science textbook can help you predict the main idea of a section?

• The glossary

• The section headings

• The author's note

• The bibliography

Which characteristic of a fairy tale can help you predict the story's resolution?

• The presence of magical elements

• The use of modern language

• The setting in a city

• The inclusion of real-life events

How can the structure of a play help you predict the development of its plot?

• By examining the stage directions

• By counting the number of acts

• By identifying the playwright's style

• By looking at the character list

Which text feature in a biography can help you predict the subject's major life events?

• The table of contents

• The dedication page

• The publisher's note

• The index

What characteristic of a fable can help you predict its moral lesson?

• The use of animal characters

• The detailed setting descriptions

• The length of the story

• The author's background

How can the structure of a news article help you predict the most important information?

• By reading the headline

• By checking the publication date

• By looking at the author's credentials

• By examining the photo captions

Which text feature in a novel can help you predict the story's climax?

• The chapter titles

• The author's note

• The dedication

• The epilogue