2021 STAAR English 1 - Fiction: from The Boston Girl

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2021 STAAR English 1 - Fiction: from The Boston Girl

Last updated about 4 years ago

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E1.4 (F)

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E1.4 (F)

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E1.4 (F)

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E1.4 (F)

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E1.4 (F)

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E1.6 (B)

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In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author’s portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

Addie’s surprise at Miss Chevalier’s behavior

Addie’s admiration of Miss Chevalier’s personality

Addie’s comfort with Miss Chevalier’s criticisms

Addie’s realization of Miss Chevalier’s flaws

In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie’s wish to “sink through the floor” tell the reader about her feelings?

Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem.

Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.

Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.

Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge.

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

The contrast between Miss Chevalier’s unusual appearance and congenial personality

Read paragraph 1 of the selection from The Boston Girl.

Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

To exaggerate the judgmental attitudes of those who run the house

To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its services for granted

To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house

To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

Standing up for one’s rights

The will to survive

The power of encouragement

Working hard to get ahead

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier’s compassionate nature?

I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

I’m sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice.... (paragraph 8)

I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn’t keep her waiting. . . . (paragraph 11)

In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author’s portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

Addie’s surprise at Miss Chevalier’s behavior

Addie’s admiration of Miss Chevalier’s personality

Addie’s comfort with Miss Chevalier’s criticisms

Addie’s realization of Miss Chevalier’s flaws

In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie’s wish to “sink through the floor” tell the reader about her feelings?

Addie has changed her mind about reciting the poem.

Addie often worries about mispronouncing words.

Addie is upset that Miss Chevalier has interrupted her.

Addie is embarrassed by her lack of knowledge.

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

The contrast between Miss Chevalier’s unusual appearance and congenial personality

Read paragraph 1 of the selection from The Boston Girl.

Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

To exaggerate the judgmental attitudes of those who run the house

To indicate that the community surrounding the house takes its services for granted

To help the reader to visualize the beautiful architecture of the house

To symbolize the house as a comforting place in a poverty-stricken neighborhood

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

Standing up for one’s rights

The will to survive

The power of encouragement

Working hard to get ahead

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier’s compassionate nature?

I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

I’m sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice.... (paragraph 8)

I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn’t keep her waiting. . . . (paragraph 11)

2021 STAAR English 1 - Fiction: from The Boston Girl

2021 STAAR English 1 - Fiction: from The Boston Girl

In the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the author’s portrayal of Miss Chevalier reveal to the reader?

In paragraph 7 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does Addie’s wish to “sink through the floor” tell the reader about her feelings?

In paragraph 6 of the selection from The Boston Girl, what does the description of Miss Chevalier emphasize?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection from The Boston Girl.Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?

Which theme is explored in the selection from The Boston Girl?

Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best emphasizes Miss Chevalier’s compassionate nature?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection from The Boston Girl.

Why does Addie compare the settlement home to a lantern in the paragraph?