7th grade winter exam

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What is the plot of a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the beginning, middle, and end.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Mikey waited in the cold until his fingers were icicles.'

Back

Metaphor

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How old is Bruno in the story?

Back

Bruno is 9 years old.

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What is Maya's favorite subject?

Back

Maya's favorite subject is Art.

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What does 'insolent' mean?

Back

Insolent means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What are the main components of a plot?

Back

The main components of a plot are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the definition of 'character' in literature?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.