Grade 7 ELA Flashcards

What does the term 'central idea' mean in the context of an informational text?

Answer: The main point the author wants to communicate

The central idea is the primary message or main point the author conveys throughout an informational text.

When analyzing a literary text, which element best helps readers understand a character's motivation?

Answer: The character's actions, thoughts, and dialogue

A character's motivation is revealed through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue, which show why they behave as they do.

Which of the following is an example of a text structure used in informational writing?

Answer: Cause and effect

Cause and effect is a common text structure in informational writing that shows how one event leads to another.

In SBAC assessments, what does it mean to 'cite textual evidence'?

Answer: To use specific quotes or details from the text to support your answer

Citing textual evidence means using specific quotes or details directly from the text to support your claims.

A student reads two passages about climate change — one from a scientific journal and one from a newspaper. What is the BEST reason to compare these sources?

Answer: To understand how different authors present information on the same topic

Comparing sources helps readers see how different authors approach the same topic, including different perspectives, evidence, and purposes.

Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals?

Answer: Personification

Personification is the literary device that assigns human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human subjects.

When determining the meaning of an unknown word in a passage, which strategy is MOST effective?

Answer: Using context clues from surrounding sentences

Using context clues — words and ideas surrounding the unknown word — is the most effective strategy for determining word meaning.