7th Grade Unit 1 Review Terms

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Graphical Elements

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Visual components and effects used in texts, such as poetry, words, lines, and stanzas.

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Stanzas

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Grouped sets of lines in a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme.

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Punctuation

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Symbols used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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Poetry

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A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.

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Controlling Idea

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The main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing.

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Supporting Evidence

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Information used to support an argument or a claim.

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Paraphrase

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Restating text or speech using different words.

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Direct Quotation

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Using the exact words from a source with quotation marks.

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Examples

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Specific instances that illustrate a general idea.

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Facts

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Statements that can be proven true or false.