7th Grade ELA Test Prep- Review of Skills

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What motivates a character?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions, often driven by emotions, desires, or circumstances.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and develops the characters.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used for poetic effect.