7th grade ELA Vocabulary Review

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What does 'sequential' mean in a text?

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

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

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

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What is the purpose of instructional writing?

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

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What does a 'negative connotation' mean?

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

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What is a protagonist?

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

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What is the purpose of a narrative text?

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To tell a story or recount events.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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

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What is a 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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

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What does 'inference' mean in reading?

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

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What is the meaning of 'theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.