7th grade RLA
1st 4 ½ week test study guide
Define the following vocabulary words:
1. trace
2. analyze
3. infer
4. evaluate
5. formulate
6. describe
7. support
8. explain
9. summarize
10. compare
11. contrast
12. predict
13. imply
14. irrelevant
15. appositive
16. antecedent
17. nuance
18. foreshadowing
19. flashback
20. distinguish
21. simile
22. metaphor
23. onomatopoeia
24. alliteration
25. rhyme
26. hyperbole
27. pun
28. synonyms
29. antonyms
30. homophone
31. connotation
32. denotation
33. etymology
34. critique
35. Irony
36. personification
37. symbolism
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Understand how to use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
http://www.k12reader.com/subject/reading-skills/context-clues/
Examples:
1. Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events.Using the example clue, the word pentathlon in this sentence means
2. The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education.
Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means
3. The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.
Using the explanation clue, the word insidious in this sentence means
4. The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.
Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means
5. Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.
Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means
6. Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
Using the antonym clue, the word anxious in this sentence means
7. Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.
Using the antonym clue, the word gregarious in this sentence means