
Grade 6 Reading STAAR 2021 "A Surprise Visit"
Quiz by Katherine Hallbert
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How does paragraph 28 contribute to the development of the plot?
Read this sentence from paragraph 27.
As Marcos hugged Mom, he looked accusinglyover her shoulder at Elena—the aroma of freshcookies in the air whispered to him that hisvisit was no surprise.
What does the author’s use of personification emphasize?
Because the story is told from the third-person limited point of view, the reader knows —
What does the word futile mean in paragraph 8?
Read this sentence from paragraph 20.
Suddenly, Elena’s cheeks felt as if they were on fire.
What does the author’s use of figurative language in this sentence suggest?
In what way do Mom’s actions in paragraph 26 affect the plot?
What is the best summary of the story?