STAAR Prep 8th Gr Fiction+Poetry Question Preview (ID: 56206)
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Which definition most closely matches the way the word grasp is used in paragraph 2?
a) Definition 1
b) Definiotn 2
c) Definition 3
d) Definition 4
What mood does the descriptive language in paragraph 6 create?
a) unenthusiastic
b) bad
c) cranky
d) frustrated
Based on the story, what can the reader infer about the narrator?
a) They think their life is completely unfair
b) They believe that one day their situation may change
c) They do not understand what is happening
d) They would prefer to be a normal teenager
The narrators feelings about his/her body become more negative when he/she...
a) sees the bedroom
b) realizes Justin doesn't take care of himself
c) can tell Justin is a smoker
d) is changing and getting ready for the day
Which of these is an important idea expressed in the excerpt?
a) People should focus on the things they can control in life.
b) Honesty with yourself is always the best policy.
c) True understanding can take place through quiet reflection.
d) Some people are able to influence of others by introducing them to new experiences.
Poetry, The imagery in lines 3-5 helps the reader-
a) Visualize the extremely large numbers of flowers
b) Understand exactly what a daffodil looks like
c) Focus on the lake and it's calming features
d) Appreciate the long walk taken by the speaker
Poetry-Which of the following lines does not contribute to the joyful mood?
a) Outdid the sparkling waves in glee
b) Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
c) A poet could not be gay/in such a jocound company
d) For oft, when on my couch I lie
Poetry- The poem is mostly about how nature can-
a) is often abused by mankind
b) can have a soothing and cheerful influence on my mood
c) can take away our happiness if we let it
d) Twinkles, stretches, and tosses everything away
Poetry- In contrast to lines 1-2, the last two lines of the poem show that the speak feels-
a) depressed when he remembers the daffodils
b) more joyful when he thinks about the daffodils
c) reluctant that he can't go back to that day
d) embarrassed that he once had been so lonely
The poet uses personification in line 12 to describe-
a) a group of people dancing
b) the waves crashing against the shore
c) the daffodils blowing in the wind
d) the leaves on the trees
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