ELA B.E.S.T. Academic Vocabulary 7th Grade

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What is rhetoric?

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The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively, especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

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What is figurative language?

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Language characterized by figures of speech, such as metaphor and symbolism.

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What is the theme of a text?

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The underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film, or other work.

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What is syntax?

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The author's word choice; the formation of sentences and the associated grammatical rules.

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What is text structure?

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Structures used to organize information in a text, such as chronology, comparison, and cause and effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The theme is the underlying message, while the main idea is the primary point or argument of a text.

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What are the different types of text structures?

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Chronological, compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, and descriptive.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and enhance the reader's understanding.