STAAR TEST PREP

The best summary of a story must include:

• the beginning and the end
• the theme of the story
• the beginning, middle and end of the story
• whichever is the longest summary is the best one

What does an author use to best support a claim in a persuasive text?

• a quote from a friend

• evidence

• opinions

• rephrasing their claim in different ways

What is the correct definition of spring in this context?

The deer glanced cautiously around before approaching the spring.

• a coil

• a season

• a body of water

• to jump

What would be the best organizational structure for an event in history?

• compare-contrast

• chronological

• cause-effect

• problem-solution

When an author uses foreshadowing, they are ______

• describing an event in detail
• trying to paint a picture in your mind
• describing something in the shadows or darkness
• hinting at something that will happen in the story later

What is spoken conversation between 2 or more characters

• stage directions
• dialogue
• scene
• argument

STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?
What is this question asking you to do?

• To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward. 
• To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.
• To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward. 
• To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

What is author's purpose?

• the main idea of a text

• the evidence an author uses to support a claim

• the subjective point of view of an author

• why an author wrote a text

What is the position in which the story is told from?

• 1st person
• point of view
• 3rd person
• 2nd person

Consumption of fast food and frozen food can result in obesity, which can ultimately lead to a decrease in life expectancy.

What’s the organizational structure of the above text?

• compare-contrast

• chronological

• cause-effect

• problem-solution