ELA Midterm

This Flashcard set is for the ELA 7th grade Midterm *GCPS*

Setting

The where and when of a story

Rising Action

The series of events that build tension and lead up to the climax.

Climax

The turning point of a story, marked by the greatest intensity of conflict.

Falling Action

The events that occur after the climax leading towards resolution.

Resolution

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Theme

The underlying message or lesson about life conveyed in a story.

Characterization

(S.T.E.A.L.) A method of revealing character traits through Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, and Looks

Conflict Types

The different types of conflicts in literature including Man vs. Man

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is told such as First Person

Cast of Characters

A list of characters in a drama.

Dialogue

The spoken exchanges between characters in a play.

Stage Directions

Instructions in a script for actors indicating movement

Acts/Scenes

The divisions of a play; acts are larger sections while scenes are smaller segments within those acts.

Monologue

A long speech delivered by one character in a play.

Aside

A remark made by a character directly to the audience not heard by other characters.

Props

Objects used on stage during a performance.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

Personification

Attributing human qualities to non-human things or abstract concepts.

Alliteration .

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words

Repetition

The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

Tone

The speaker's attitude toward the subject conveyed through word choice.

Speaker

The voice or persona that narrates a poem.

Stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem often separated by a space.

Comparing Poems

Analyzing similarities and differences in speaker tone

Figurative Language

Language that uses figures of speech such as similes and metaphors

What is the theme of a story?

The central message or lesson that the story conveys.

How does the main character change?

The transformation or development the main character undergoes throughout the story.

What conflict drives the story?

The main struggle or problem that propels the plot forward.

What do stage directions reveal?

They provide insights into character actions

How does dialogue show character motivation?

It reveals a character's desires and intentions

What is the mood of a scene?

The emotional atmosphere created by the setting (What the reader feels)

What is the theme of a poem?

The central message or insight that the poet conveys through the poem.

What tone does the speaker use?

The attitude of the speaker as expressed through their choice of words and style.

What poetic devices help create meaning?

Techniques such as imagery and similes

How are two poems similar or different?

By comparing elements such as speaker