7th Grade Reading EOG Words

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Author's purpose

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

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Simile

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A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds, usually formed with 'like' or 'as'.

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Evaluate

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Examine and judge carefully.

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Main idea

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What the passage is mostly about.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech comparing two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

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Supporting detail

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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Point of view

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points.