STAAR Grade 7: Reading 3

Question 1

Which point of view uses the pronouns 'you' and 'your' to address the reader directly?

Accepted Answer

Second person

Answer

Second-person point of view uses 'you' and 'your,' directly addressing the reader.

Question 2

What is the setting of a story?

Accepted Answer

The time and place where the story occurs

Answer

Setting refers to the time period and location where the story's events take place.

Question 3

When an author uses exaggeration to create emphasis or humor, it is called what?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Answer

Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or humorous effect, such as 'I've told you a million times.'

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'context clues'?

Accepted Answer

Hints in the surrounding text that help determine a word's meaning

Answer

Context clues are words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that help readers determine its meaning.

Question 5

An informational text uses headings and subheadings mainly to:

Accepted Answer

Organize information and help readers navigate the text

Answer

Headings and subheadings organize informational text into sections and help readers locate specific information quickly.

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