7th Grade ELA EOG Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What should you do when you encounter an unknown word while reading?

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You should use context clues in the sentence to infer the meaning of the unknown word.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that reinforce the main idea or topic sentence of a paragraph.

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What is the author's purpose for writing?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they write a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point or message of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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Context clues help readers understand the meaning of unknown words by using the surrounding text for hints.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'