7th Grade Common Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms essential for understanding 7th-grade informational texts and will aid in exam preparation.

Informational Text

A type of writing whose primary purpose is to inform the reader about a specific topic.

Text Features

All the components of a text that are not the main body, such as headings, captions, and charts.

Summary

A brief statement that provides the main point of a text.

Genre

A category of literature characterized by similar styles, forms, or subjects.

Main/Central Idea

The primary point that the text is conveying.

Theme

The underlying message or life lesson that the author wants to convey.

Memoir Text

A narrative or story written by the author about significant memories in their life.

Plot Events

The sequence of events that take place in a story or play.

Foreshadowing

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Figurative Language

Words or phrases that are used meaningfully but not literally.

Inference

A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

Counter Argument/Counterclaim

The opposing viewpoint or argument that contradicts the main argument.

Character Analysis

An in-depth examination of the characters in a literary work.

Rebuttal

Evidence presented to counter an argument or claim.

Argumentative Text

A type of writing where the author's goal is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

Claim/Thesis

A statement that identifies the main purpose or claim of a piece of writing.

Conventions/Mechanics

The rules governing the use of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

Sensory Details

Descriptions that engage the five senses to enhance writing.

Elaborate

To provide additional detail and information in writing.

Point of View: Limited vs. Omniscient

The perspective from which a story is told; limited focuses on one character's thoughts, while omniscient includes all characters' thoughts.

Dialogue

The spoken conversations between two or more characters.

Revise

To improve or amend written work.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper citation.

Direct Quote

An exact repetition of someone's words from a source.

Works Cited

A list of sources referred to in a text, including necessary details for identifying the source.

Literary Analysis

A thorough examination and interpretation of a piece of literature.

Paraphrase

To restate text in one's own words, maintaining the original meaning.

Excerpt/Passage

A smaller part taken from a larger text.

Credible Sources

Sources that can be trusted and are deemed reliable.

Parts of an Essay

The main sections of an essay, which include the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.