7th grade ELA test (RL.7.4 & RL.7.5)

Front

What does the word 'suited' mean in the context of Burmese pythons in the Everglades?

Back

Adapted to fit or be appropriate for a particular environment.

Front

What does the phrase 'steal by' imply in poetry?

Back

To go quietly alongside.

Front

What is a synonym for 'illiterate'?

Back

Uneducated.

Front

What does 'meager' mean in the context of a meal?

Back

Really small or insufficient.

Front

What literary device is used when comparing strong front fins to crutches?

Back

Simile.

Front

What is the main purpose of context clues in reading?

Back

To help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Front

Define 'literary device'.

Back

Techniques used by authors to convey meaning, create effects, or enhance their writing.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

Front

What does 'hyperbole' mean?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.