7th-grade ELA - EOG Prep #2

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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What occurs during the exposition of a story?

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The characters, setting, and conflict are introduced.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What does author's purpose refer to?

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The reason an author writes a text: to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.