7th ELA Review

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes a noun; it usually appears before the noun it describes (e.g., happy student).

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unrelated things.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The introduction or beginning of a short story.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The events that build tension and suspense.

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What type of clauses do subordinating conjunctions start?

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Dependent clauses.

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What is a noun?

Back

A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses an action or state of being.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main message or underlying meaning of a story.