7th grade ELA Vocabulary Review

Front

What does 'sequential' mean in a text?

Back

It refers to events or steps that are arranged in a specific order, one after the other.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What can you infer if a character is very young in a story?

Back

They may need help from adults and may not have much experience.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is the purpose of instructional writing?

Back

To provide step-by-step guidance on how to do something.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does a 'negative connotation' mean?

Back

It refers to a word or phrase that has a bad or unfavorable association.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The central or main character in a story, play, or novel, often considered the hero.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a narrative text?

Back

To tell a story or recount events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What does 'cause and effect' mean?

Back

It describes a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a 'compare and contrast' text structure?

Back

It highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'inference' mean in reading?

Back

It is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'theme' in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D