Figurative Language
Plot Analysis
Author's Purpose
Fact or Opinion
Testing Strategies
100
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me", is an example of a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
What is a personification.
100

The ending of a text that tells you how the conflict of the story was resolved. 

Resolution

100
What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views? a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax
What is b - point of view?
100
The sun is the largest star in our solar system. Fact or Opinion?
What is fact?
100

Eliminate the two answers that you know are incorrect. 

Process of elimination.

200
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom
What is c, an idiom.
200
What is the part of the plot called that introduces the characters, background knowledge and setting of the text? 

Exposition

200
All of the following are three main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain. d. take up your free time
What is d?
200
My sister is the friendliest person I know. Fact or Opinion?
What is Opinion?
200

When taking the STAAR reading test, there is one thing I can do to make sure my answers are correct. 

Cite your evidence

300
"The old man and his wife had "boot orders coming out of their ears". This is an example of a. idiom b. metaphor c. hyperbole
What is a hyperbole.
300

Define climax.

The turning point of the story. 

300
Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is a - entertain?
300
That math test was extremely difficult.
What is opinion?
300

On the STAAR test there will be paired passages. How do you answer the questions? 

Teacher will determine if correct. 
400
"Her hair was white as snow", is an example of a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
what is a simile.
400

What is the difference between rising action and falling action? 

Rising action are the different events leading up to the climax and falling action are the events leading to the resolution. 

400
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is b - persuade?
400
Pick out the fact. a. In America the traffic laws are too strict. b. In America a red traffic light means STOP. c. In America the biggest cars are the safest cars.
What is b?
400

What is an inference? 

Teacher will determine.

500
"The road was a swamp", is an example of a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
What is a metaphor.
500

List the 5 parts of the plot

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. 

500
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is c - inform?
500
Which of these is an opinion and not a fact? a. Earth is a planet where animals and plants can live. b. Earth is the third planet from the sun. c. Earth is the most beautiful planet.
What is c?
500

You can figure out the meaning of a word that you don’t know by reading the words and sentence/s around the unknown word. This is called using your ___________ ___________.

What is context clues?

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