7th Grade ELA EOG Review

What is the definition of a simile?

• A simile is a type of mathematical equation

• A simile is a type of dance move

• A simile is a type of fruit

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

• A metaphor involves animals, while a simile involves plants.

• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare them.

• A metaphor is used in math, while a simile is used in literature.

• A metaphor is a type of fruit, while a simile is a type of vegetable.

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

• To confuse readers with unnecessary details

• To make the writing less engaging

• To limit the reader's imagination

• The purpose of using imagery in writing is to create vivid mental pictures for readers.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage is a fictional story

• The passage focuses on the history of the English language

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed in the text.

• The passage discusses the author's personal life

Identify the theme of the story.

• Analyzing the central message or underlying meaning of the plot, characters, and events.

• Identifying the author's favorite color

• Counting the number of pages in the story

• Discussing the weather on the day the story was written

What is the definition of personification?

• Assigning animal characteristics to inanimate objects.

• Giving human traits to fictional characters.

• Describing human emotions through actions of nature.

• Attributing human qualities to non-human entities or objects.

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

• The protagonist is the main character or hero, while the antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist.

• The protagonist and antagonist are the same person.

• The protagonist is a minor character, while the antagonist is the main character.

• The protagonist is always evil, while the antagonist is always good.

What is the significance of the setting in a story?

• The significance of the setting in a story is to provide context, atmosphere, and influence characters' actions and decisions.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no influence on the plot

• The setting is irrelevant and does not impact the story

• The setting is solely for decorative purposes and does not affect the characters

Explain the difference between a fact and an opinion.

• Facts are objective, while opinions are subjective

• The main difference between a fact and an opinion is that a fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is subjective and cannot be proven.

• Facts are based on evidence, while opinions are based on personal beliefs

• A fact is always true, while an opinion can be true or false