7th Grade Language Arts Review 2016/2017

A paragraph of poetry

When consonant sounds are repeated at the beginning of words

Hints in the text before or after a word appears to help the reader understand the word.

How a text is organized is called...

A text structure with the following transition words: similarly, in a different way, although

Text structure that uses transition words such as: next, then, last, finally, first

When writing an essay, an author needs to first determine the...

The central message of a literary work. It is a general statement about life.

A text structure that shows the audience how a situation could be resolved.

The writer's attitude toward his/her audience and subject.

The ending of words sound the same.

Becca walked to school in misery. She was afraid he might never ask her out.

Powerful words in an essay help to...

A reason that explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech.

The point in a narrative that is the turning point and followed immediately by the resolution

A statement that can be verified as true.

To explain using images that appeal to the five senses

The main point or purpose of text

The point of view where a narrator is part of the story and telling the story about him/herself

A reference to a well-known (historical or fictional) person, place, event

There may be several text structures in a text. To determine the main text structure, first...

A type of figurative language that is a deliberate & obvious exaggeration used to make a point

Text structure that uses transition words such as: if, then, as a result, therefore, because

Words used to describe how something feels, tastes, smells, looks, or sounds

Appears at the beginning of an essay to convince your audience to read your essay

To describe something in precise or vivid detail.

A character trait can be inferred by using evidence from:

Eighth graders are minions.

When a writer reads several articles and then puts the ideas in both articles to write an essay

When a character has a problem with rules or laws

A flood wipes out a protagonist's home and she has to scramble for her and her cat's safety.

To judge the value or worth

The fine points that helps to explain or prove claims that are made are called...

The way an audience feels while reading or listening is called...

The problem that a narrative revolves around.

Giving human qualities or attributions to something not human.

The credibility of an author:

To examine elements of text, determine how the elements are related, & show in a different way

Helps reader to understand how ideas in an essay are related & gives hints to text structure

The feeling associated with a word

A figure of speech where a comparison between two things are made without using 'like' or 'as'

Appears as the last sentence in the introduction of your essay

Qualities, attitudes, or aspects of a character

To do well on any test you must...

Why would an author ask his/her audience a question?

Words and ideas that trigger an emotional response from the audience

An argumentative essay is different from a persuasive essay because an argumentative essay...

Words or ideas that include logical facts and information to convince an audience

Persuasive techniques include methods directed toward ___, ___, & ___.

A character who undergoes a change throughout a narrative due to the conflict he encounters

To avoid plagiarism...

President Trump is the best president of the 20th century.

Type of irony: Juliet believes Romeo is dead, but the audience knows he isn't dead.

Which type of irony? A huge circus man is called Minnie Mouse.

The apple never falls far from a tree.

When a writer leans toward one side or belief about a topic and does not present both sides

A concrete object that represents an abstract idea or feeling.

Which type of irony? A pro skateboarder does a simple trick to show to beginners and falls.

A complex character who shows both positive and negative character traits

Brian knew he should ask Becca out soon. Becca doubted he would, and wished he would text her.