STAAR Vocabulary and Definitions

STAAR Vocabulary and Definitions

8th Grade

38 Qs

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STAAR Vocabulary and Definitions

STAAR Vocabulary and Definitions

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
L.8.6, L.6.6, L.3.3A

+21

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kirstin Kewish

Used 1+ times

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38 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the main claim or argument in an essay called?

Thesis

Transition Words

Synonym

Antonym

Answer explanation

The main claim or argument in an essay is called the 'thesis.' It presents the central idea that the writer will support throughout the text, distinguishing it from other terms like transition words, synonyms, or antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are words that connect ideas called?

Thesis

Transition Words

Synonym

Antonym

Answer explanation

Words that connect ideas are called transition words. They help to guide readers through the text by linking sentences and paragraphs, making the writing flow more smoothly. Other options like thesis, synonym, and antonym do not serve this purpose.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a word with the same or similar meaning called?

Synonym

Antonym

Figurative Language

Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

A word with the same or similar meaning is called a synonym. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, while figurative language and compare and contrast are different concepts. Therefore, the correct answer is synonym.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a word with the opposite meaning called?

A) Synonym

B) Antonym

C) Figurative Language

D) Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

A word with the opposite meaning is called an antonym. For example, 'hot' and 'cold' are antonyms. Synonyms are words with similar meanings, while figurative language and compare and contrast are different concepts.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are expressions that are not literal called?

Synonym

Antonym

Figurative Language

Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

Expressions that are not literal are referred to as figurative language. This type of language uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to show similarities and differences?

A) Synonym

B) Antonym

C) Figurative Language

D) Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

The term 'Compare and Contrast' is used to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects. This makes it the correct choice, as the other options do not specifically address this analytical process.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What term identifies an issue and how it is resolved?

Problem and Solution

Chronological Order

Description

First-Person Point of View

Answer explanation

The term 'Problem and Solution' identifies an issue and its resolution, making it the correct choice. The other options do not specifically address the relationship between a problem and how it is resolved.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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