ELA Terms to Know

An opinion about a text or idea one would argue that is based on evidence.

• Simile

• Claim

• Evidence

• Synonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.9A

Proof from the text that supports a claim.

• Evidence

• Metaphor

• Inference

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.RL.7.1

Two or more characters talking to one another.

• Characterization

• Plot

• Dialogue

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3B

Synonyms

• Words that are used too often.

• Words that are spelled the same.

• Words that mean the opposite.

• Words that have similar meanings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• Hyperbole

• Claim

• Inferrence

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.RI.7.8

When a character tells a story from from their point of view using words like "I, me, mine, ours, us" this is:

• Second person

• First person

• Third person

• Third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

When a story is told from an outside narrator who knows all of the characters' thoughts and happenings; using words like "them, their, his, her" it is:

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

• Second person

• First person

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

When the reader is being directly addressed by the narrator/author, using words like "you, yours" this is:

• Third person omniscient

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

The first 1-3 lines of a story or essay with the purpose of grabbing the readers attention is called:

• Evidence

• Introduction

• Thesis

• Hook

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

All of the following can be used as "hooks" accept:

• Quote

• Create a scenario

• Pose a question

• Statistic

• All are hooks

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A