7th Grade ELA Test - WHOLE YEARR

What is plot?

The sequence of events in a story

What are the five main plot elements?

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

If a story introduces the characters and setting, which plot element is being shown?

Exposition

If tension is building before the biggest moment, which plot element is occurring?

Rising action

In a story, the hero finally defeats the villain. Which plot element is this?

Climax

After the main conflict is solved and the story wraps up, this is called what?

Resolution

What is the purpose of a news article?

To inform readers using facts and details

A text that gives facts about a recent event is usually what type of text?

A news article

Which type of text mainly expresses opinions?

An editorial

If an author is trying to convince readers of an opinion, the text is likely what type?

An editorial

What can videos use to help communicate ideas?

Visuals, sound, and movement

A video showing music, visuals, and narration is using what to communicate ideas?

Sound and visuals

What is the purpose of texts about Abby Sunderland?

To inform readers about her journey and experiences

What is a simple sentence?

A sentence with one independent clause

Which sentence is a simple sentence: “I ran home” or “I ran home because it rained”?

I ran home

A sentence with two independent clauses is called what?

A compound sentence

“Sarah studied, and she passed the test” is what type of sentence?

Compound sentence

What is a complex sentence?

A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause

“Although it was raining, we played outside” is what type of sentence?

Complex sentence

Which sentence type contains a dependent clause?

A complex sentence

What is subject-verb agreement?

When the subject and verb match in number

In the sentence “The boy runs fast,” which word must agree with “boy”?

The verb “runs”

“The dogs barks loudly” is incorrect because of what grammar rule?

Subject-verb agreement

Which verb matches the singular subject “dog”?

Runs

Which verb matches the plural subject “dogs”?

Run

What is the purpose of an essay introduction?

To introduce the topic and thesis

What is a thesis statement?

The main argument or idea of an essay

In an essay, the sentence that states the main argument is called what?

A thesis statement

Which paragraph usually contains supporting evidence and examples?

A body paragraph

What is included in a conclusion paragraph?

A summary and closing thoughts

The paragraph that summarizes the main points is called what?

A conclusion

What is a prepositional phrase?

A phrase beginning with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun

Which word is a preposition: under, quickly, or happy?

Under

In the sentence “The cat slept under the couch,” what is the prepositional phrase?

Under the couch

Which word begins the prepositional phrase in “The cat slept under the couch”?

Under

“In the morning” is an example of what kind of phrase?

A prepositional phrase

What happened to Icarus in “The Flight of Icarus”?

He flew too close to the sun and fell

When Icarus’s wax wings melt, what happens to him?

He falls into the sea

What lesson does “The Flight of Icarus” teach?

Pride and ignoring warnings can lead to trouble

In “The Flight of Icarus,” Icarus ignores warnings and flies too close to the sun. What theme does this show?

Pride can lead to consequences

Who did Arachne challenge in weaving?

Athena

In “Arachne,” a girl boasts that she is better than Athena. What character trait is she showing?

Arrogance

What happened to Arachne after challenging Athena?

She was turned into a spider

Arachne is turned into a spider because she challenged which goddess?

Athena

What theme is shown in “Arachne”?

Arrogance can lead to consequences

What is drama?

A story written to be performed

When characters talk to each other in a drama, it is called what?

Dialogue

What are stage directions?

Instructions telling actors how to move or speak

In a drama script, the line “(walks across the stage slowly)” is an example of what?

Stage directions

What is a scene in a play?

A section of the play set in one place and time

What is a text-to-self connection?

A connection between the text and your own life

If a reader says, “This reminds me of my own childhood,” what type of connection is that?

Text-to-self connection

What is a text-to-text connection?

A connection between one text and another text

If a reader compares one story to another book they read, what type of connection is that?

Text-to-text connection

What is a text-to-world connection?

A connection between the text and real-world events

Connecting a story to a real historical event is what kind of connection?

Text-to-world connection

What is traditional poetry?

Poetry with a regular rhyme or structure

A poem with a regular rhyme pattern like AABB is usually what type of poetry?

Traditional poetry

What is free verse poetry?

Poetry without a regular rhyme or meter

A poem without a clear rhyme scheme or rhythm is called what?

Free verse poetry

Which type of poetry gives writers the most freedom with structure?

Free verse poetry

What was “The Door of No Return”?

A place where enslaved Africans were forced onto ships

“The Door of No Return” refers to what historical event?

The forced transport of enslaved Africans

What theme is shown in “The Door of No Return”?

Loss and the impact of slavery

If a text discusses suffering and separation caused by slavery, what theme is likely being shown?

Loss and the impact of slavery

What is ontology?

The study of existence or being

If someone studies the meaning of existence and being, they are studying what?

Ontology

What is teleology?

The study of purpose or goals

If someone studies the purpose or goals behind actions, they are studying what?

Teleology

Which idea focuses on purpose and goals?

Teleology