7th Grade ELA Final Review Semester One

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'boom'.

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What text structure is used to discuss a problem and its solution?

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The Problem and Solution text structure is used to discuss a problem and how to solve it.

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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, such as 'Black bug's blood'.

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Identify an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Rubber baby buggy bumpers'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The sun kissed our skin.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a descriptive phrase?

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The correct way is: 'The dog, with floppy ears, is sitting on the couch and barking.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 'like' or 'as'.