7th Grade ELA Review Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The rain fell softly.

What is the main purpose of using context clues in reading?

• To memorize vocabulary

• To determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To summarize the text

• To identify the author’s purpose

Which literary element refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• The sequence of events

• The lesson or message the author wants to convey

• The main character’s name

• The location of the story

Which text structure is used when an author explains the similarities and differences between two topics?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind howled through the night.

• The apple was red and shiny.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The river is 100 miles long.

What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

• The main point the author wants to communicate

• The order of events

• The setting of the story

• The dialogue between characters

Which of the following best defines “character development”?

• The way a character’s appearance is described

• The process by which a character changes or grows throughout a story

• The number of characters in a story

• The setting of the story

Read the sentence: “The thunder roared angrily in the night sky.” Which type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Her smile was sunshine.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered.

• The car zoomed by.