Mastering 7th Grade ELA Skills

Which of the following is a literary element that refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of a text?

• The detailed description of characters

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The sequence of events in the story

• The use of figurative language

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best summarizes a text?

• A detailed description of every event

• A brief statement of the main points

• A list of all characters

• An analysis of the author's writing style

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the figurative language term "simile" mean?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• Giving human traits to non-human things

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• Time is a thief.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When evaluating an argument, what should you primarily look for?

• The length of the text

• The author's background

• The strength and validity of the evidence

• The use of complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a coherent essay?

• Randomly organized ideas

• Clear and logical flow of ideas

• Use of complex words

• Lack of a thesis statement

Identify the main idea of the following passage: "The rainforest is home to a vast number of species. It provides oxygen and resources for humans. However, deforestation is threatening this vital ecosystem."

• Rainforests are beautiful places to visit.

• Deforestation is a major threat to rainforests.

• Rainforests are only important for their beauty.

• Humans do not need rainforests.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

• The car roared to life.

• The sun is a golden ball.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To provide a detailed description of the topic

• To state the main argument or point of the essay

• To list all the sources used

• To summarize the conclusion