7th Grade ELA BenchMark

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What is a cause in a cause-and-effect relationship?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect. For example, forgetting to lock the door is the cause of the T.V. being stolen.

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What is an antagonist in a story?

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An antagonist is a character or situation that creates problems for the main character (protagonist) in a story.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is compared to its opposite?

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An antonym is a type of context clue that helps determine the meaning of a word by providing its opposite.

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What point of view uses 'I' or 'me' in the narrative?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'me' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What genre involves futuristic elements like space, science, and technology?

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Science Fiction is a genre that includes elements such as space, science, technology, robots, or aliens.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and conflicts.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is a direct definition context clue?

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A direct definition context clue provides the meaning of a word explicitly within the text.