STAAR 1
STAAR 2
Revise & Edit
Poetry Terms
Literary Terms
100
number of essays on the test
1
100
What is the type of essay you have to take on the STAAR?
A persuasive essay
100
Capitalization changes john likes to eat Big Apples on tuesday's and friday's.
John, big, apples, Tuesday's, Friday's
100
A comparison of 2 things using like or as
What is a simile
100
the central point or topic of the story
main idea
200
number of short answer questions on the test
2
200
How many lines do you have for the essay?
26 lines
200
Punctuation correction She isnt here. today
She isn't here today.
200
A comparison of 2 things not using like or as
What is a metaphor
200
the hero of the story(main character)
protagonist
300
# of questions that are on the test
65
300
How long do you have to take test?
Five hours
300
Word Choice question Everyone is here accept Jeremy Lin.
Everyone is here except Jeremy Lin.
300
giving inaniment objects living traits
personification
300
the villain of the story(main character)
antagonist
400
# of multiple choice questions that actually count on the test
50
400
Can you use a dictionary on the test?
Yes
400
Capitalization my name is Jeff.
My name is Jeff
400
descriptions of sound in a poem
onomatopoeia
400
The attitude towards the subject and the audience
What is tone
500
What is the date of the test?
What is April 1st.
500
How many lines do you have for the short answer questions?
10 lines
500
Spelling Error Why are u always lying?
Why are you always lying?
500
the description and feel of the poem
theme
500
What evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions?
What is mood
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