7th Grade Language Arts Review

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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The introduction provides background on the topic and contains the thesis statement.

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What type of paragraph typically contains transition words that suggest future actions?

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The conclusion paragraph.

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What is sentence variety in writing?

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Sentence variety refers to using different sentence structures to make writing more engaging and less repetitive.

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What does the word 'seraphs' mean in literature?

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Angels.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is a strategy used to grab the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is the role of body paragraphs in an essay?

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Body paragraphs provide supporting details and evidence for the thesis statement.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.

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What is an example of a strategy for writing a hook?

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Starting with an interesting statistic or fact.