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English II STAAR Review

Quiz by L. Justice

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
    To list the main points of the essay
    To introduce the topic of the essay
    To present the main argument or point of the essay
    To provide a summary of the essay
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of a simile?
    The wind whispered through the trees.
    Her smile was as bright as the sun.
    Time is a thief.
    He ran like the wind.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary effect of using foreshadowing in a story?
    To build anticipation for future events
    To resolve the main conflict
    To create a vivid setting
    To develop characters more deeply
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the theme of a literary work?
    The plot of the story
    The characters involved
    The setting where it takes place
    The underlying message or central idea
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of using imagery in literature?
    To develop dialogue between characters
    To summarize the main points
    To provide background information
    To create vivid and descriptive pictures in the reader's mind
    30s
  • Q6
    What is an antagonist in a story?
    The main character in the story
    The moral lesson conveyed by the story
    The setting where the story takes place
    A character or force that opposes the main character
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?
    The emotional response of the reader
    The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
    The sequence of events in a story
    The main idea of the text
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best defines 'metaphor'?
    A type of rhyme used in poetry
    A specific time and place in a story
    A humorous exaggeration of a statement
    A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?
    To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the main argument
    To provide additional evidence for the main argument
    To summarize the main points of the essay
    To confuse the reader with complex ideas
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the significance of setting in a narrative?
    To provide a list of events in the story
    To establish the time and place where the story occurs
    To summarize the themes of the narrative
    To develop the main character's personality
    30s
  • Q11
    Which literary device is used when an author gives human traits to non-human entities?
    Hyperbole
    Personification
    Metaphor
    Alliteration
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
    To summarize the conclusion
    To provide background information
    To present the central argument
    To list the references
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the theme of a literary work?
    The underlying message or insight
    The setting of the narrative
    The plot of the story
    The main character's name
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the effect of using foreshadowing in a story?
    It reveals the main character's thoughts
    It provides a detailed description of the setting
    It builds anticipation for future events
    It summarizes the plot
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?
    To summarize key points
    To provide statistical data
    To introduce characters
    To create vivid mental pictures for the reader
    30s

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