7th Grade ELA Midterm Review

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What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.

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Which questions about the story will the setting answer?

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Where and when does the story take place?

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In a newspaper article, the author's purpose is to:

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Inform

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True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.

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True

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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climax

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.

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What does the setting of a story include?

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The setting includes the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is the difference between a character's motivation and their actions?

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Motivation is the reason behind a character's actions.

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What is a plot twist?

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A plot twist is an unexpected development in a story that changes the direction of the narrative.