STAAR Grade 7: Reading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a simile?
- The storm was a monster.
- Her laugh was music.
- He ran like the wind. (Correct answer)
- The leaves danced.
Correct answer: He ran like the wind.
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; 'He ran like the wind' uses 'like' to make the comparison.
Question 2: What is the theme of a story?
- The sequence of events in the plot
- The main message or lesson the author conveys (Correct answer)
- The setting where the story takes place
- The conflict between characters
Correct answer: The main message or lesson the author conveys
Theme is the central message, lesson, or insight about life that the author conveys through the story.
Question 3: What does it mean when a character faces an 'internal conflict'?
- A fight between two characters
- A struggle within the character's own mind (Correct answer)
- A conflict with nature
- A disagreement with society
Correct answer: A struggle within the character's own mind
Internal conflict is a struggle that occurs within a character's own mind, such as making a difficult decision.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
- The dog barked twice.
- It rained for three days.
- Her heart was a frozen lake. (Correct answer)
- He went to the store.
Correct answer: Her heart was a frozen lake.
'Her heart was a frozen lake' is a metaphor, which is a type of figurative language comparing two unlike things.
Question 5: An author writes: 'Despite the challenges, Maya persisted.' What does 'persisted' most likely mean?
- Gave up
- Complained loudly
- Continued trying (Correct answer)
- Became angry
Correct answer: Continued trying
'Persisted' means to continue doing something despite difficulty, fitting the context of facing challenges.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
- To provide a closing summary
- To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (Correct answer)
- To give a specific example
- To transition to the next paragraph
Correct answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph, telling the reader what the paragraph will be about.
STAAR Grade 7: Reading 2
Which of the following is an example of a simile?