7th Grade ELA Milestone Review

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What is the author's purpose in a piece of writing?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or reflect upon an experience.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot of a story is the sequence of events that take place as characters deal with the conflict.

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What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading?

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You should see if you come across the meaning later on in the story.

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What is a round character?

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A round character is a complex, fully developed character that exhibits multiple personality traits.

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What does it mean for a character to be static?

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A static character is someone who does not change or develop throughout the story.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

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First-person narration uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character in the story, while third-person narration uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.