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1.

In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” how does the author mainly organize his ideas?

E2.7D.ii

2.

Read this quotation from paragraph 2 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues.”

What does the author’s use of musical terminology convey in the quotation?

E2.4F

3.

Which quotation best shows that the author of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” is relieved someone wants his old piano?

E2.4F

4.

What is the purpose of the information in the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

E2.8A

5.

Read this dictionary entry.

Which definition most closely matches the meaning of boom as it is used in paragraph 4 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

E2.2A

6.

In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” what is the primary purpose of paragraph 7?

E2.8A

7.

Which word from the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” means “an approximate amount”?

E2.2B

8.

Which is the best summary of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

Many families in America once owned acoustic pianos, but there are now fewer families who want them. In fact, if you have an old piano, it can be very hard to sell it or find someone who wants it. That’s why there are companies now offering to pick up old pianos. It is sad these instruments were once prized but have little value today, unless someone is willing to restore them to their original working condition.

Although acoustic pianos were once a popular item in American life, many are now being disposed of or recycled for parts. Changes in American entertainment, as well as the space and upkeep required to own an acoustic piano, have led people to pursue other interests or purchase less expensive digital pianos. However, the number of Americans learning to play the piano has not changed, which shows that the instrument is still appreciated.

E2.5D

2021 STAAR English 2 - Informational: Those Old Piano Blues

In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” how does the author mainly organize his ideas?

Read this quotation from paragraph 2 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues.”What does the author’s use of musical terminology convey in the quotation?

Which quotation best shows that the author of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” is relieved someone wants his old piano?

What is the purpose of the information in the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

Read this dictionary entry.Which definition most closely matches the meaning of boom as it is used in paragraph 4 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” what is the primary purpose of paragraph 7?

Which word from the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” means “an approximate amount”?

Which is the best summary of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

Read this quotation from paragraph 2 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues.”

What does the author’s use of musical terminology convey in the quotation?

Read this dictionary entry.

Which definition most closely matches the meaning of boom as it is used in paragraph 4 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?