ELA 7 semester 1 exam review

Identify the type of noun: His attitude convinced Charley he should leave.

 Which response best explains the purpose for reflection?

Which accurately defines plot?

 A synonym for climax is:

Identify the verb: Here at the market you can freely sample delicious fruits.

An editorial allows a writer to share their

Begins a narrative, sometimes referred to as the lead, and often contains a “grabber” or “hook”

Words/phrases that help the reader see, hear, feel, or smell what the author is describing are 

Central idea of a work of literature: message, moral, or lesson a author wants a reader to know

Add a synonym or antonym: sweet : bitter :: innocent :________

Studying details of a piece of writing(Fiction, articles,etc.) to identify the features/meaning

Add a synonym or antonym: sad : depressed :: happy : ________

When one gives reasoning in opposition to an argument, they are giving a(n]

 Available in multiple forms of media,_________ is /are a form of persuasion.

Identify the verb: Victor looked sheepishly at Mr. Bueller. 

The three elements of a personal narrative are:

All of the following are examples of natural phenomena EXCEPT

Identify the verb: The lake continually provides recreation to its patrons.

Identify the type noun: The clerk did not know the new bills were the currency of the future.

 The correct structure of plot is as follows:

 A technique NOT involved in characterization is:

Add a synonym or antonym: intelligent : brainy :: scorching :________

Add a synonym or antonym: big : small :: huge : _______

Actions, dialogue, and narrative description that reveal a character’s personality to a reader 

Identify the verb: His father speaks fluently in three different languages.

Identify the type of noun: It turned out to be a doorway to the past.

Having a clear connection among all parts of an essay is called having ________?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of revision:

Identify the adjective and noun:The man asked for three wishes.

Generally, the use of a dove in a story symbolizes:

When something appeals to you in an ad or commercial, it is also ________ to you

Identify the type of noun: To carry out his plan, he drew his money out from the bank.  

Authors create sensory details by:

When you link similarities between 2 objects, ideas, or concepts, like an analogy, it's the ___

 A device in literature where an object represents an idea is called ______?

Identify the type noun: Sawyer Middle School is located in the beautiful city of Las Vegas.