7th grade ELA PSSA prep

To break something down and assess all parts

Identical or very similar recurring final sounds in words usually at the end of lines of a poem.

An organizational structure where the author typically presents a problem and possible solutions to it.

point of view that uses "he, she, they," etc

The authors attitude

A judgement based on a personal opinion

authors intent: explain, persuade, entertain

recap; telling the short version

BONUS: Who is the best student teacher for making this quiz?

the high point of a story

Exaggeration or overstatement

The teacher asked Jake to be more concise in his answers so he could get done quickly.What does the word concise mean?

The direct or dictionary meaning of a word.

Lena was reluctant to join the game because she wasn’t sure she knew all the rules. What does the word reluctant mean?

After hiking for hours, Mia was famished and couldn't wait to eat the sandwiches she packed. What does famished mean?

A story told by the person themself

BONUS: Who is Ponyboys oldest brother?

talk about the qualities of a character

Which is a comparison using like or as?

A story that is not true, but based on a true story