Context Clues
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
A. Cars B. Animals C. Leaves
C. Leaves
Her eyes were like shining stars.
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Symbolism
B. Simile
An echo of words or sounds.
A. Repetition B. Assonance C. Alliteration
A. Repetition
Tammy was scared that she'd miss her exam, so she hastily got ready. She rushed to her car and left behind her water bottle.
1. Tammy lived far from school
2. Tammy was late for school
2. Tammy was late for school
What am I not allowed to bring in the STAAR room? Pick two.
A. Pencil B. Book C. Water D. Homework
A. Pencil and D. Homework
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. Gracefully B. Dangerously C. Lazily
B. Dangerously
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A. Hyperbole B. Onomatopoeia C. Alliteration
C. Alliteration
The repetition of the first letter in a string of words.
A. Repetition B. Metaphor C. Alliteration
C. Alliteration
Rick stood in a bus for twenty minutes. He finally got a seat, but he saw an old man boarding the bus. He gave his seat to the old man.
1. Rick is foolish for giving his seat away
2. Rick is kind and helpful
2. Rick is kind and helpful
Can you use scratch paper on the STAAR test?
Yes! Ask for scratch paper if you need it. You are allowed as many sheets as you need.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
A. Ate B. Burned C. Sunbathed
B. Burned
The fire station burning down.
A. Irony B. Symbolism C. Imagery
A. Irony
The repetition of vowel sounds in a string of words. (Vowels: A, E,I,O,U)
A. Assonance B. Metaphore C. Simile
A. Assonance
Tom's dad was working late last night. There was an emergency case he had to attend to. There was an accident in the city, so he had to rush immediately.
1. Tom's dad is a busy man.
2. Tom's dad is a doctor.
2. Tom's dad is a doctor.
When I'm done, I can put my head down or...
READ! That's it!
You CANNOT draw or write.
The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.
A. Poor B. Bold C. Handsome
B. Bold
The wind whispered through the trees.
A. Imagery B. Metaphor C. Personification
C. Personification
Words that imitate sounds. (Bang, crash, clash)
A. Onomatopoeia B. Simile C. Personification
A. Onomatopoeia
This is Ella's favorite place in the school. It is very quiet. There are lots and lots of books to read. Where is Ella?
A. The playground B. The staff room C. The library
C. The library
Will I know my STAAR results before the end of the school year?
No, you will find out your results in the summer. Your parents can see it on their parent portal.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
A. Gloomy B. Shining D. Fun
A. Gloomy
Buzz, hiss, sizzle.
A. Hyperbole B. Onomatopoeia C. Personification
B. Onomatopoeia
Attributing inanimate objects with humanlike characteristics.
A. Assonance B. Metaphor C. Personification
C. Personification
Tom loves his orange pet, Goldie. He loves to watch Goldie swim in her tank. He feeds her and keeps the water clean. What sort of pet is Goldie?
A. Rabbit B. Fish C. Cat
B. Fish
Can I reclassify in ESL if I don't pass the STAAR?
No, you have to pass your STAAR test and receive a 4 cumulatively on the TELPAS.