7th Grade STAAR RELA Prep

What literary device gives human traits to non-human things?

A character who is complex and well-developed is known as a:

 What do we call a character who undergoes a significant change?

Which character type typically stays the same throughout the story?

 A strong argument must have:

 When comparing the themes of two different texts, you are making a:

Which part of a story introduces the setting and characters?

What do we call the events leading up to the climax?

 What is a common logical fallacy?

 Which persuasive appeal relies on logic and facts?

When a reader connects a text to their own life, they are making what type of connection?

What persuasive appeal is used when an author tries to create an emotional response?

 If a character is described as “gritting their teeth” and “clenching their fists,” what can the reader infer?

What is the purpose of a counterargument in persuasive writing?

What do readers use to make inferences?

If a character avoids eye contact and stutters when speaking, the reader can infer they are:

What is the turning point of a story called?

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

A commercial featuring a celebrity endorsement is an example of which appeal?

 Which of the following is an example of a text-to-world connection?

What is it called when an author references a famous book, person, or event?