STAAR Grade 7: Reading 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Accepted Answer

He ran like the wind.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The main message or lesson the author conveys

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

A struggle within the character's own mind

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Her heart was a frozen lake.

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

Continued trying

Answer

'Persisted' means to continue doing something despite difficulty, fitting the context of facing challenges.

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