English I STAAR Review Questions

In the sentence "She approached the task with tenacity, refusing to give up," what does the word tenacity most likely mean?

• Confusion

• Laziness

• Determination

• Indifference

Which literary device is used in the phrase "The wind whispered through the trees"?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

What can the reader infer about the character who always volunteers to help others, even when busy?

• They enjoy being the center of attention

• They are unreliable

• They are generous and selfless

• They dislike their own responsibilities

What is most likely the author’s purpose in a persuasive article about reducing plastic waste?

• To entertain readers with a funny story

• To explain how plastic is made

• To persuade readers to use less plastic

• To describe different types of plastic

Which of the following is a common theme in literature?

• The ingredients in a recipe

• The importance of friendship

• The location of a story

• The number of characters in a book

What is the structure of a passage that compares two political leaders?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

What is the main idea of a passage about the benefits of exercise?

• You can buy running shoes at any store

• Exercise has many positive effects on health

• Some people don’t like going to the gym

• Yoga is a relaxing form of stretching

What does the word elated mean in the sentence, “She was elated after hearing the good news”?

• Angry

• Sad

• Joyful

• Nervous

Which type of conflict is best shown by a character struggling to survive a storm?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. self

If a story is told using "I" and "me," what is the point of view?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient