7th grade ELA test (RL.7.4 & RL.7.5)

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does 'eligibility' mean?

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Eligibility refers to the state of being qualified or entitled to do or receive something.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, etc.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What does 'illiterate' mean?

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Illiterate means unable to read or write.

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What is a synonym for 'uneducated'?

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A synonym for 'uneducated' is 'illiterate'.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. It creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the poem.

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What does imagery mean in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is the effect of repetition in poetry?

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Repetition in poetry emphasizes a particular idea or theme, creates rhythm, and can evoke emotions.