Worksheets7th ELA SBA
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
setting
person, place, or thing
where and when the story takes place
the problem in the story
main idea
main idea
person, place, or thing
where and when the story takes place
the problem in the story
what a piece of writing is mainly about
conflict
person, place, or thing
where and when the story takes place
the problem in the story
what the story is mainly about
summary
the central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life, or the overall message of the story
where and when the story takes place
in the time order in which events happened
to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage
persuasive
used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view
writing that tells how to do something
in the time order in which events happened
to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage
procedural
used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view
writing that tells how to do something
in the time order in which events happened
to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage
myth
used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view
writing that tells how to do something
a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena
to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage
origin
used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view
the story of a person's life written by that person in first person point of view.
a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena
a beginning or coming into being
autobiography
used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view
the story of a person's life written by that person in first person point of view.
a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena
a beginning or coming into being
point of view
the perspective from which a story is told
told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"
the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character
told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels
3rd person - omniscient POV
the perspective from which a story is told
told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"
the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character
told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels
3rd person - limited POV
the perspective from which a story is told
told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"
the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character
told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels
1st person POV
the perspective from which a story is told
told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"
the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character
told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels
alliteration
an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like.
the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
giving human qualities to non-human things
personification
an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like.
the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
giving human qualities to non-human things
simile
an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like.
the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
giving human qualities to non-human things
idiom
an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like.
the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.
giving human qualities to non-human things
flashback
to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons
when a portion of the story goes back in time
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
justify
to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons
when a portion of the story goes back in time
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
foreshadow
to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons
when a portion of the story goes back in time
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
inference/infer
to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons
when a portion of the story goes back in time
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented
the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
thesaurus
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
a division or type of literature
a conversation between two persons
dialogue
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
a division or type of literature
a conversation between two persons
genre
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
a division or type of literature
a conversation between two persons
context clues
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
a division or type of literature
a conversation between two persons
captions
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture
a conversation between two persons
free verse
a listing of words with synonyms and antonyms
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture
poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme
stage directions
instructions for actors and stage crew, usually set in italics
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture
poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme
diagram
writing that tells about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
a drawing that shows or explain something...usually includes labels and captions
a practical lesson about right and wrong
author's viewpoint
the author's attitude toward or opinion about a subject
clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture
poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme
nonfiction
writing that tells about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
a drawing that shows or explain something...usually includes labels and captions
a practical lesson about right and wrong
fiction
writing that tells about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
a drawing that shows or explain something...usually includes labels and captions
a practical lesson about right and wrong
moral
writing that tells about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
a drawing that shows or explain something...usually includes labels and captions
a practical lesson about right and wrong
historical fiction
writing that tells about real-life people, places, things, ideas, or events
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
fiction that involves history. Contains historical facts, events, or people, but is not true
a practical lesson about right and wrong
drama
the use of words that represent sounds
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
the pattern of rhyme in a poem. Example: ABAB
a story written to be performed by actions; a play
rhyme scheme
the use of words that represent sounds
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
the pattern of rhyme in a poem. Example: ABAB
a story written to be performed by actions; a play
onomatopoeia
the use of words that represent sounds
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
the pattern of rhyme in a poem. Example: ABAB
a story written to be performed by actions; a play
internal rhyme
the use of words that represent sounds
when two words rhyme in the same line of poetry
the pattern of rhyme in a poem. Example: ABAB
a story written to be performed by actions; a play
contradict
to disagree; to say the opposite
give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction
the reason why something happens
shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other
comparison
to disagree; to say the opposite
give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction
the reason why something happens
shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other
cause
to disagree; to say the opposite
give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction
the reason why something happens
shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other
mislead
to disagree; to say the opposite
give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction
the reason why something happens
shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other
narrator
elaborate exaggeration
the person who is telling the story; the speaker
sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false sense of importance
comparison or two unlike things without using like or as
imagery
elaborate exaggeration
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.
sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false sense of importance
comparison or two unlike things without using like or as
hyperbole
elaborate exaggeration
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.
sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false sense of importance
comparison or two unlike things without using like or as
metaphor
elaborate exaggeration
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.
sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false sense of importance
comparison or two unlike things without using like or as
exaggerate
elaborate exaggeration
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.
sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false sense of importance
comparison or two unlike things without using like or as
exposition
the part of a story (usually the beginning) which explains the background and setting of the story. The characters are often introduced
the turning point in the action of a story -- the problem is solved
the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax
the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point
falling action
the part of a story (usually the beginning) which explains the background and setting of the story. The characters are often introduced
the turning point in the action of a story -- the problem is solved
the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax
the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point
rising action
the part of a story (usually the beginning) which explains the background and setting of the story. The characters are often introduced
the turning point in the action of a story -- the problem is solved
the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax
the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point
climax
the part of a story (usually the beginning) which explains the background and setting of the story. The characters are often introduced
the turning point in the action of a story -- the problem is solved
the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax
the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point
resolution
the ending or final outcome of a story
the turning point in the action of a story -- the problem is solved
the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax
the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point
