STAAR Review Week AAA HighYield Strategies Windy Nights

STAAR Review Week AAA High-Yield Strategies

“Windy Nights” 1. The poet’s use of alliteration highlights the wind’s— A. Sound and motion B. Damp chilliness C. Destructiveness D. Unevenness

“Windy Nights” 1. The poet’s use of alliteration highlights the wind’s— A. Sound and motion B. Destructiveness

“Windy Nights” 1. The poet’s use of alliteration highlights the wind’s— A. Sound and motion

“Windy Nights” 2. Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sounds echo their meanings. Which words from the poem are an example of onomatopoeia? F. roofs, roads, rude G. rumbling, rattling, roars H. chimneys, trees, seas J. doors, roads, trees

“Windy Nights” 2. Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sounds echo their meanings. Which words from the poem are an example of onomatopoeia? G. rumbling, rattling, roars J. doors, roads, trees

“Windy Nights” 2. Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sounds echo their meanings. Which words from the poem are an example of onomatopoeia? G. rumbling, rattling, roars

“Windy Nights” 3. The poet uses personification in lines 4 and 7 to – A. Emphasize the strength and power of the wind B. Express the idea that the wind is careless C. Create an image of the wind as dangerous and frightening D. Show that the wind is thoughtful and caring

“Windy Nights” 3. The poet uses personification in lines 4 and 7 to – B. Express the idea that the wind is careless C. Create an image of the wind as dangerous and frightening

“Windy Nights” 3. The poet uses personification in lines 4 and 7 to – B. Express the idea that the wind is careless

What does the question mean when it says… • This passage highlights… • This best expresses…

“Windy Nights” 4. Which of the following best expresses theme, or message, of this poem? F. The wind is a powerful force of nature that cannot be controlled. G. You never know what to expect from the wind. H. People should harness the power of the wind more effectively. J. The wind can make a dark night seem even drearier.

“Windy Nights” 4. Which of the following best expresses theme, or message, of this poem? F. The wind is a powerful force of nature that cannot be controlled. J. The wind can make a dark night seem even drearier.

“Windy Nights” 4. Which of the following best expresses theme, or message, of this poem? F. The wind is a powerful force of nature that cannot be controlled.

“Danny’s Surprise” 1. One example of dialect in this story is – A. “You know how much Danny wants a dog!” B. “That’s perfect!” C. “Hey, y’all, where are you? ” D. “At least, I can hear one. ”

“Danny’s Surprise” 1. One example of dialect in this story is – C. “Hey, y’all, where are you? ” This is the right answer because…

2. Which of the following takes place DURING the rising action of “Danny’s Surprise? ” F. Danny drags a heavy bag of trash out of his house. G. Sonya, Rafael, and Danny plan to watch the Fourth of July fireworks. H. Danny hears a sound like a puppy and walks toward it. J. Mrs. Hernandez suggests that Sonya and Rafael dry off.

2. Which of the following takes place DURING the rising action of “Danny’s Surprise? ” H. Danny hears a sound like a puppy and walks toward it. This is the right answer because…

3. The point of view in this story helps you understand— A. Why Rafael and Sonya’s plan backfires B. How Danny’s mother feels about the three friends’ nonstop pranks C. What Rafael is thinking when he gets wet D. How Sonya plans to get back at Danny

3. The point of view in this story helps you understand— A. Why Rafael and Sonya’s plan backfires This is the correct answer because…

4. In the climax of this story, the reader learns that— F. Rafael and Sonya plan to trick Danny G. Rafael and Sonya got Danny a dog H. The three friends like to play tricks J. Danny has tricked Rafael and Sonya

4. In the climax of this story, the reader learns that— J. Danny has tricked Rafael and Sonya This is the correct answer because…