STAAR English I Review Mr. Flores CC Winn HS

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To provide a summary of the paper's content.

• To present the main argument or point of a paper.

• To list the sources used in the paper.

• To introduce the topic of the paper.

What does tone refer to in a passage?

• The author's word choice and attitude.

• The main idea of the passage.

• The setting and time period of the story.

• The characters' motivations and actions.

What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

• Tone refers to the emotional atmosphere for the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude.

• Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere for the reader.

• Tone and mood are interchangeable terms in literature.

• Tone refers to the setting of the story, while mood refers to the characters' feelings.

Which of the following best shows the 'C' step in the ACE method?

• The author wrote this story for fun.

• The story was inspired by real events.

• The author wanted to teach a lesson.

• The story is set in a fictional world.

What is evidence in an argument?

• Opinions that support a claim.

• Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

• Emotional appeals that persuade the audience.

• Personal anecdotes that illustrate a point.

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that supports the main claim.

• An argument that opposes the main claim.

• A statement that summarizes the main claim.

• A question that challenges the main claim.

What is the ACE method?

• A strategy for answering questions that involves answering, citing evidence, and explaining.

• A method for calculating averages in statistics.

• A technique for memorizing vocabulary words.

• A framework for writing persuasive essays.

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a guess without evidence.

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• To state a fact without interpretation.

• To ask a question about something unknown.

What is a claim in an argument?

• A statement that asserts something to be true.

• A question posed to elicit a response.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs.

What is the significance of the main idea in a text?

• It is the central point that the author wants to convey.

• It is a summary of the entire text.

• It is the conclusion drawn by the reader.

• It is an opinion expressed by the author.