Review of 7th Grade skills Semester 1

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is an idiom?

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A set expression or phrase that holds meaning in particular cultures or countries, but may mean nothing to outsiders.

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What does the word 'schneeman' mean in the context of a sentence?

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'Schneeman' means snowman.

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What is the best question to ask when finding the central idea of a text?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a legal right granted for an invention, giving the inventor exclusive rights to use and sell it.

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What is the significance of Thomas Edison's inventions?

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Edison's inventions, such as the light bulb and phonograph, have had a lasting impact on modern technology and society.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary condenses the main ideas of a text into a shorter form, highlighting key points.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.