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E.L.A. Final Grade 7
English Language Arts Final; Use this StudyStack to study the terms learned.
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| the repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of a world in accented syllables. Example: tongue twisters (Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers). | Alliteration |
| A reference to a famous person, place, event or work of literature. An example is a reference to a Greek or Roman myth, the Bible or a well-known literary work. It can also be topical or popular and refer to a current event. | Allusion |
| the methods an author uses to develop the characters in a story. The author can tell you about a character directly or indirectly. | Characterization |
| the turning point of action, the moment when interest and intensity have reached their peak. | Climax |
| the "problem" or struggle in the story which triggers the action. | Conflict |
| Man vs. Self | Internal Conflict |
| Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature, Man vs, Fate (God). Man vs. Supernatural, Man vs. Machine (Technology). | Conflict |
| the conversation between two or more characters | Dialogue |
| when an author provides hints or clues that suggest future events in a story. | Foreshadowing |
| a type of category of literature. The main one's are fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. | Genre |
| an exaggeration or overstatement | Hyperbole |
| an expression in which the overall meaning of the words is different from the individual words. Ex: They kicked around a few ideas for the research project | Idiom |
| this is used to describe words and phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Imagery appeals to the senses - what can be seen, heard, felt, etc... | Imagery |
| the opposite of what is expected. There are three types: situational, dramatic and verbal. | Irony |
| two or more ideas placed side by side for the purpose of comparing and contrasting. | Juxtaposition |
| a comparison between two subjects without using "like" or "as." | Metaphor |
| the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader. | Mood |
| a combination of contradictory terms (examples: cruel kindness, jumbo shrimp) | Oxymoron |
| a figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects | Personification |
| It is the series of events. of a story. The plot of a story usually consists of the following stages: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. | Plot |
| the author's choice of narrator for the story | Point of View |
| the narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only his own thoughts or feelings ("I" is used.) | First Person |
| The author is talking directly to you, the reader. | Second Person |
| The narrator is all-knowing. The narrator can see into each character's mind and understands all the actions taking place. | Third Person Omniscient |
| The narrator generally reports on what one character (usually the main character) sees and he/she only reports the thoughts of the character. | Third Person Limited |
| the repeating of a word or phrase to create rhythm or emphasize a point. | Repetition |
| the time and place in which the action of literary takes place. | setting |
| A comparison between two objects using the words "like or "as" | simile |
| A device in literature where an object represents an idea. | Symbol |
| main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. | Theme |
| the attitude a writer or character takes toward a subject or what they are saying. | Tone |
| What is the literary device? "Now! Now was the time to strike!" (page 1). "Noni's heart wept. He hated himself for it and fought against it" (page 1). | Mood |
| What is the literary device? Love conquers all. | Theme |
| What is the literary device? It is the opposite of what you would expect. | Irony |
| "And now, the two completely alone, MAROONED on the ice, eyed each other warily." A. very cold or frozen B. on vacation C. abandoned or left alone without hope of escape D. extremely hunger | C. abandoned or left alone without hope of escape |
| "And now, the two are completely alone, marooned on the ice, eyed each other WARILY." A. in a careful or cautious manner B. please or happy C. tired or exhausted D. cloudy and foggy | A. in a careful or cautious manner |
| "Closer Nimuk came, aware of Noni's INTENTIONS." A. Worries B. Plans C. Injuries D. Past | B. Plans |
| "The dog whined FEEBLY but was too weak to move." A. Happily B. Angrily C. Loudly D. Lacking strength | D. Lacking strength |
| "He could see hunger and suffering in the dog's LABORED breathing and awkward movements." A. With great effort or difficulty B. Quick C. Natural D. relaxed | A. With great difficult or effort |
| a) "He hated himself and fought against it" (p. 1). b) "Noni was deciding whether or not he should kill Nimuk What is the type of conflict? | Man vs. Himself |
| a) "On the third night of hunger" "Completely alone, marooned on the ice" (p.1). b) Noni was marooned on an island for three starving days. He was starving. | Man vs. Nature |
| 50 years Julie had clear smooth skin and a twinkle in her bright eyes. Worked as a nurse at a general hospital for 20 years. Voice was soft + gentle + patients frequently heard her singing softly to herself as she made her rounds. Always polite + friendly | What is the literary device? Direct Characterization |
| 50 years Julie had clear smooth skin and a twinkle in her bright eyes. Worked as a nurse at a general hospital for 20 years. Voice was soft + gentle + patients frequently heard her singing softly to herself as she made her rounds. Always polite + friendly | List three character traits directly stated by the author. 1. polite 2. friendly 3. gentle |
| He cornered the 7th grader at his locker. "How much money do you have, kid?" The cornered student simply looked away, trying to collect his books. "I SAID how much MONEY do you have, kid?" the boy repeated, |
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