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ELA Semester Exam Review
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Review game to help you study for the 7th grade ELA semester exam #exam #review #study
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1
What is
hyperbole
?
When an object represents something more than itself
Reference to other stories or texts
Repetition of same consonant sound at the beginning of words
Intentional exaggeration intended to emphasize a point
2
What is a good technique to help you figure out the
central idea
of a text?
Don't actually read the article; just guess
Read the third paragraph only
Read the author's background information
Look at the title of the text; often will hint at main idea
3
Which of the following words has the same
denotation
as the word 'smile'?
grin
laugh
mock
frown
4
What is the
resolution
of a story?
Events after the climax; winding down to the end
Turning point; main conflict is addressed or resolved
The end; final outcome
Beginning; introduces setting and characters
5
How do I get to the Level Up Tutorials at home to review?
Only available at school
Through Edline under links
Through Class Dojo
Through Launchpad, Holt McDougal app under student resources
6
What is the
falling action
in a story?
Events after the climax; winding down to the resolution
The end; final outcome or resolution
Beginning; introduces characters and setting
Turning point; where main conflict is addressed or resolved
7
What is the
central idea
of a text?
A fact or detail in the article
The main idea; the main point of the article
The conclusion of the text
The first sentence of the text
8
What are
supporting details
in a text?
The title of the text
Facts, examples, statistics that support the main idea
The last paragraph of a text
The main idea; the main point of the text
9
What is the
inciting incident
?
The events after the climax; winding down to the end
The beginning; characters and setting are introduced
Most of the story; events that build suspense
Event that introduces main conflict; gets the story going
10
When should you use ACE format?
When solving math equations
When the open-ended question asks you to cite text evidence
When answering multiple choice questions
For open-ended questions that don't relate to any text
11
What is the
climax
of a story?
Turning point; where main conflict is addressed or resolved
The end; final outcome or resolution
Most of the story; events that build suspense and add drama
Beginning of the story; introduces characters and setting
12
What is an
editorial
?
An article that is only meant to inform the reader
A type of story with a plot twist
Opinion piece; appears in the opinion section of a newspaper
Any text that has writing
13
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
denotation=ideas about word; connotation=literal definition
denotation=literal definition; connotation=ideas about word
denotation=spelling of word; connotation=sound of word
denotation=repetition of sounds; connotation=pronunciation
14
What does ACE stand for?
Answer using CSRQ, Cite evidence from text, Explain evidence
Answer question, cite evidence, eat a snack
Answer question, call for help, expect teacher to answer it
Aardvark, Cranes, Elephants
15
Which word has the most
positive connotation
?
intruder
foreigner
guest
visitor
16
Which of the following is an
antonym
for the word 'modern'?
current
ancient
complicated
gorgeous
17
Which word has the most
negative connotation
?
foreigner
intruder
visitor
guest
18
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the author's purposes for writing? (remember: PIE!)
To inform
To yell at someone
To entertain
To persuade
19
Which of the following
DOES NOT
contain the Latin root
mar
?
Submarine
Mariners
Market
Marine
20
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the 3 features of a myth?
Supernatural characters with unusual abilities
A lesson to be learned (reflects values of the culture)
Alliteration and figurative language
Supernatural events and settings (things that can't happen)
21
What is a
rhetorical question
?
A question you don't know the answer to
A regular question
A question not meant to be answered; serves to prove a point
A question your mom asks you
22
Which of the following is a
synonym
for the word 'smart'?
intelligent
stupid
kind
thoughtful
23
What is a
symbol
in literature?
An intentional exaggeration meant to prove a point
Person, place, object represents something more significant
A question not meant to be answered; meant to prove a point
A reference to another text or piece of literature
24
What is the
exposition
of a story?
The end or final outcome of the story
Beginning of the story; introduces setting and characters
The turning point; the moment the main conflict is addressed
Most of the story; complications that build suspense
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What makes up the
rising action
of a story?
The beginning; introduces characters and setting
The end; final outcome of the story
Events after the climax; winding down to the resolution
Most of the events in a story; build suspense and add drama
