7th Grade Reading SOL Review

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters perceive them.

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Define imagery.

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Imagery is visually descriptive or figurative language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas and important details of a text in your own words.

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What is the purpose of an organizational pattern in writing?

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An organizational pattern helps to structure the information in a way that makes it easier for readers to understand.

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What is enumeration in writing?

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Enumeration is a listing of items or points in a specific order to provide clarity and organization.