8th Grade Reading STAAR Practice

What is the main theme of the selected reading passage?

• The historical context of the passage.

• A summary of the passage's characters.

• The author's biography and background.

• The central idea or message of the passage.

Identify a key character and describe their role in the story.

• Jane Bennet

• Mr. Darcy

• Elizabeth Bennet

• Mr. Collins

What literary devices are used in the text to enhance meaning?

• Metaphor, simile, imagery, alliteration

• Dialogue, tone, theme

• Oxymoron, irony, foreshadowing

• Personification, hyperbole, symbolism

Summarize the main events that occur in the passage.

• A character ignores the problem and walks away.

• A character faces a challenge and gives up immediately.

• A character faces a challenge, seeks help, and overcomes it through teamwork.

• A character finds a treasure and celebrates alone.

What vocabulary words are essential to understanding the text?

• specific examples

• general concepts

• key vocabulary terms

• unrelated phrases

How does the author develop the setting in the story?

• The author provides a brief overview of the plot without any setting descriptions.

• The author uses vivid descriptions and sensory details to create a strong sense of place.

• The author uses abstract concepts to convey the setting instead of concrete details.

• The author focuses solely on character development without describing the setting.

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To entertain the reader.

• To summarize previous research.

• To confuse the reader.

• To inform or persuade the reader.

Describe a conflict present in the text and its resolution.

• A rivalry between two families that ends in tragedy.

• A character's internal struggle that remains unresolved.

• A disagreement over a trivial matter that escalates into a fight.

• A misunderstanding between two characters that is resolved through open communication.

What evidence from the text supports your interpretation of the theme?

• The character's indifference to challenges faced.

• The character's determination to overcome obstacles.

• The character's lack of ambition throughout the story.

• The setting's influence on the character's choices.

How does the structure of the passage contribute to its overall impact?

• The structure enhances clarity and retention of key ideas.

• The structure distracts from the overall message of the passage.

• The structure has no effect on the reader's engagement.

• The structure complicates the understanding of the main ideas.