7thGrade ELA STAAR Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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What are graphic elements in a text?

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Graphic elements are tools used in a text to help the reader understand themes better, such as pictures, quotes, text boxes, italics, bold, and all caps.

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True or False: An inference is an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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True

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What is the cause-effect text structure?

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The cause-effect text structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). Example: 'Eating too much fast food can lead to obesity.'

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The conflict of a story is the character's problem, which can be internal (within the character) or external (between characters or forces).

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.