7th Grade ELA EOG Review

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What is the tone of a passage that describes a dog in a humorous way?

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Humorous

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

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The reason the author has for writing, usually to inform, persuade, or express/entertain.

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What is a significantly shortened version of source material that captures main ideas in your own words?

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Summarize

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What is the main idea of a passage about dolphins having their own language?

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Dolphins are intelligent animals.

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What term describes using words that imitate the sounds they make?

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Onomatopoeia

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What is the definition of 'point of view' in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'allusion' mean in literature?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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What is a 'main idea'?

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The central point or message of a text.

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What are 'supporting details'?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.