7th Grade ELA Bellringer

Which word best describes the mood created in the sentence? Dark clouds rolled across the sky as thunder shook the quiet town.

• Cheerful

• Peaceful

• Suspenseful

• Silly

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement best expresses the theme of a story where a character learns that telling the truth earns trust from others?

• A. Friendship is easy

• B. Honesty builds trust

• C. Hard work leads to success

• D. Adventure is exciting

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which line contains imagery that appeals to the sense of sight?

• A. The cookies smelled warm and sweet.

• B. The icy wind stung my cheeks.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In a story, a storm appears every time a character faces a difficult decision. What does the storm most likely symbolize?

• Happiness

• Confusion or conflict

• Celebration

• Friendship

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was bright like the sun.

• Time is a thief that steals our moments.

• The classroom was silent.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which example shows personification?

• The stars danced in the night sky.

• The backpack weighed ten pounds.

• The river was wide and deep.

• The sun is a giant ball of gas.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A story shows a character practicing basketball every day until they finally make the team.

• Practice and determination lead to success

• Winning is everything

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence uses imagery to appeal to the sense of sound?

• The bright flowers filled the field.

• The bell rang loudly through the hallway.

• The soup tasted delicious.

• The sand felt warm.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the sentence below, what type of figurative language is used? The classroom was a zoo during the group project.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence creates a peaceful mood?

• The wind howled as branches snapped in the storm.

• The forest glowed softly under the quiet moonlight.

• The alarm blared through the empty hall.

• Thunder cracked above the dark clouds.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4