7th ELA Review-1

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What is the lesson or moral of the story called?

Back

Theme

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A comparison of two unrelated things.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room.'?

Back

The walls.

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What best describes the meaning of the 'main idea'?

Back

The main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'I went to dance and then went home.'

Back

No.

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What is the definition of 'conflict' in literature?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is the purpose of a 'topic sentence'?

Back

To summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does 'imagery' refer to in literature?

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is an 'exaggeration' in writing?

Back

A statement that makes something seem better, worse, larger, or smaller than it really is.

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What is the difference between 'first-person' and 'third-person' point of view?

Back

First-person uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.