7th Grade ELA Midterm Review

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What is the author's purpose for writing?

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The author's purpose for writing can be to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story, often the main problem or conflict.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution, showing the results of the climax.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph is an image captured by a camera, often used to illustrate a point or tell a story.

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What is the purpose of a heading in a text?

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A heading is used to indicate the main topic or section of a text, helping to organize information.

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What is the difference between rising action and falling action?

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Rising action builds tension and develops the conflict, while falling action follows the climax and leads to resolution.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a visual representation that explains or illustrates information.