ELA 7 State Test Prep

What is a context clue?

• Hints or suggestions in the text that help define a difficult word.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

• A summary of the main idea of a text.

• A visual representation of the text's themes.

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey.

• A summary of the entire text.

• The author's opinion on a topic.

• The conclusion drawn from the passage.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

• An opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.

What is the author's viewpoint about recess in a positive passage?

• Recess is good for children.

• Recess should be eliminated from schools.

• Recess is a waste of time.

• Recess is only beneficial for some students.

What is plot in a story?

• The main character's journey.

• The order of events in a story.

• The setting of the story.

• The theme of the story.

What is the author's point of view in a positive passage about Spring Break?

• A negative feeling about spring break

• A neutral feeling about spring break

• Positive feeling about spring break

• A critical view of spring break

What is a setting in literature?

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The time and place where a story occurs.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.

What is an opinion?

• A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

• A universally accepted fact that everyone agrees on.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A conclusion drawn from scientific evidence.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison between two similar things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Who is the narrator in a story?

• The person telling the story.

• The main character of the story.

• The author of the story.

• A character who provides commentary.