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7th Grade ELA Milestones Study Guide

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 39mins

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1.

Give a example and definition for Inference

a)

definition- perspective/ 1st 2nd 3rd point of view

example- Anne's writing was written in 1st person point of view.

b)

definition- a example or answer

example- when writing its best to give examples, so people get an idea of the text.

c)

definition-a conclusion reached from evidence and reasoning.

example- scientist make inferences based on their data and evidence.

d)

definition- a fact or statement/factual evidence

example- Hannah made a inference she stated facts that she got from a informational text

2.

the ----- is subject, topic, or idea that emerges from a piece of writing, a movie, or an artistic work for example in little red riding hood the idea is not to trust strangers.

(a)  

3.

define and give a example for plot

a)

definition- speaking or speech in a writing.

example- Anne says that she likes all animals.

b)

definition- sequence of events in a literary writing

example- Rags to Riches Someone poor becomes someone rich or successful

c)

definition- characters in a story main, side, or enemy

example- in the three little pigs the characters are the pigs and the wolf

4.

the main character of the story is -------

for example- the hero

(a)  

5.

define and give an example of Antagonist 

a)

definition- An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief enemy of the protagonist.

example- hero and villain

b)

definition- an antagonist is a character that is presented as the protagonist's best friend.

example- Rocket Racoon and Groot

c)

definition- the antagonist is a character that is presented as a minor character.

example- the side character

d)

definition- the antagonist is a character that is presented as the neutral character.

example- the side character

6.

define and explain dialogue

a)

definition- not being able to speak or talk.

example- Rebecca was unable to speak.

b)

definition- speaking or speech in a writing.

example- Anne says " I like all animals."

7.

define and explain Symbolism.

a)

definition- when an object, person or place represents an abstract idea in writing.

example- red roses symbolizes love and romance.

b)

definition-symbolisms is a form of writing that uses symbols to represent ideas.

example- symbols mean many things.

8.

define and explain irony

a)

definition- saying something with language that means the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

example- “What a pleasant day” when it is raining heavily

b)

definition- comparing two unlike things using the words like or as.

example- her personality was as bright as flowers in a flower field.

c)

 definition- giving human features to non- living organisms.

example- “my bed was calling my name.”

d)

definition- comparing two unlike things directly, without using like or as.

Example- This is the icing on the cake.

9.

define and explain simile

a)

definition- comparing two unlike things using the words like or as.

example- her personality was as bright as flowers in a flower field

b)

definition- comparing two unlike things directly, without using like or as.

Example- This is the icing on the cake.

10.

define and explain personification

a)

definition- comparing two unlike things directly, without using like or as.

Example- This is the icing on the cake.

b)

definition- giving human features to non- living organisms.

Example- “my bed was calling my name.”

c)

definition- giving non-living features to living organisms/people

example- "jenny was a still as a rock"

11.

define and give an example of alliteration

a)

definition- the occurrence of the same letter/sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

example- peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

b)

definition- group of lines within a poem 

Example- As I behold the beautiful sunrise It is like seeing a lovely surprise. 

c)

definition- the narrator's position in relation to a story being told.  

Example- “this story is told from a child's point of view."   

d)

definition- writing that tells a story by presenting events in an orderly, logical sequence. Narratives always have a purpose. The writer. has a reason he/she wants to write this story.

12.

define and give an example of stanza

a)

writing that tells a story by presenting events in an orderly, logical sequence. Narratives always have a purpose. The writer. has a reason he/she wants to write this story.

b)

definition- the narrator's position in relation to a story being told  

Example- “this story is told from a child's point of view"

c)

definition- group of lines within a poem 

Example- As I behold the beautiful sunrise It is like seeing a lovely surprise. 

13.

define and give an example of point of view.

a)

efinition- giving human features to non- living organisms. 

Example- “my bed was calling my name.”  

b)

definition- saying something with language that means the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. example- “What a pleasant day” when it is raining heavily.  

c)

writing that tells a story by presenting events in an orderly, logical sequence. Narratives always have a purpose. The writer. has a reason he/she wants to write this story.

d)

definition- the narrator's position in relation to a story being told  

Example- “this story is told from a child's view."

14.

define and explain narrative writing

a)

definition-of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning.

Example- Positive Connotation, Neutral Connotation, Negative

b)

writing that tells a story by presenting events in an orderly, logical sequence. Narratives always have a purpose. The writer. has a reason he/she wants to write this story.

c)

definition The explicit meaning of a word is the denotative meaning. For example, helpful has only one meaning and denotation which is to be of service or assistance

15.

define and give an example of connotative

a)

definition- The explicit meaning of a word is the denotative meaning. For example, helpful has only one meaning and denotation which is to be of service or assistance.

b)

definition- of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning.

                 Example- Positive Connotation, Neutral Connotation, Negative Connotation

interested, curious, nosy

16.

define and give an example of denotative

a)

definition- of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning.

                 Example- Positive Connotation, Neutral Connotation, Negative Connotation

interested, curious, nosy

b)

definition- The explicit meaning of a word is the denotative meaning. For example, helpful has only one meaning and denotation which is to be of service or assistance.  

17.

define and give an example of text structure

a)

definition- telling the difference between 2 or more thigs and also telling the similarities.

example- jane and Ella have different hair but both have similar clothing.

b)

definition- the structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader, listener, or viewer.

example cause and effect.

c)

definition- conflicts/issue and solution or remedy to this problem.

example- shelly was not the best at math so she studied every day.

18.

define and give an example of compare and contrast

a)

definition- conflicts/issue and solution or remedy to this problem.

example- shelly was not the best at math so she studied every day.

b)

definition- telling the difference between 2 or more thigs and also telling the similarities.

example- jane and Ella have different hair but both have similar clothing.

c)

definition- Chronological order is the order in which a series of events happened. A passage that is arranged in order of time from the beginning to the end is in chronological order.

19.

define and give an example of problem and solution

a)

definition- conflicts/issue and solution or remedy to this problem.

example- shelly was not the best at math so she studied every day.

b)

definition- is the order in which a series of events happened. A passage that is arranged in order of time from the beginning to the end is in chronological order.

example- first, second, third

c)

definition- This is a relationship in which one thing causes another thing to happen.    

example- ally left her phone at home this caused her to go back home to get her phone.

20.

define and give an example of Chronological order

a)

definition- is the order in which a series of events happened. A passage that is arranged in order of time from the beginning to the end is in chronological order.

example- first, second, third

b)

definition- ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

example- a writer could make the claim that the school cafeteria food is too expensive. In a well-developed argumentative essay, the writer should also recognize counterclaims..

c)

definition- conflicts/issue and solution or remedy to this problem.

example- shelly was not the best at math so she studied every day

21.

define and give a example of cause and effect.

a)

definition- This is a relationship in which one thing causes another thing to happen.   

example- ally left her phone at home this caused her to go back home to get her phone.

b)

definition-passages that explain or is informational.   

c)

definition- ideas and opinions set forth by the writer. For example, a writer could make the claim that the school cafeteria food is too expensive. In a well-developed argumentative essay, the writer should also recognize counterclaims.

22.

define and give a example of Informational/explanatory texts

a)

definition- ideas and opinions set forth by the writer. For example, a writer could make the claim that the school cafeteria food is too expensive. In a well-developed argumentative essay, the writer should also recognize counterclaims.

b)

definition-passages that explain or is informational.   

c)

definition- This is a relationship in which one thing causes another thing to happen.   

example- ally left her phone at home this caused her to go back home to get her phone.

23.

define and give an example of a compound sentence

a)

definition- contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone because it expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb. For example, the child rode his bicycle to school, so he made it to his first class on time

b)

definition- expresses a single complete thought and contains a subject and a verb; for example, The child rode his bicycle to school. The sentence expresses a single thought and contains the subject child and the verb rode

24.

define and give an example of simple sentence.

a)

definition- expresses a single complete thought and contains a subject and a verb; for example, The child rode his bicycle to school. The sentence expresses a single thought and contains the subject child and the verb rode.

b)

definition- contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand alone because it expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb. For example, the child rode his bicycle to school, so he made it to his first class on time

25.

define and give an example of evidence.

a)

Reasons given to support a writer’s claims are known as evidence. For example, a writer could include information on the price of school lunch or the number of students who do not want to buy it as reasons to support the claim that the school cafeteria is too expensive. Informational texts may include facts, opinions of experts, quotes, statistics, and definitions that can be used as evidence

b)

definition- A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim is called a counterclaim. A strong counterclaim is supported by evidence and sound reasoning

example- many like vanilla but others like chocolate

26.

define and give a example of counter claim

a)

definition- A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim is called a counterclaim. A strong counterclaim is supported by evidence and sound reasoning

example- many like vanilla but others like chocolate

b)

definition- ideas and opinions set forth by the writer. For example, a writer could make the claim that the school cafeteria food is too expensive. In a well-developed argumentative essay, the writer should also recognize counterclaims

example- I think chocolate is the best flavor.