Fall Midterm Study Guide
ELA
7th Grade
Vocabulary
Define the following words and use them in a sentence (1-10)
- Recuperate
- Sentimental
- Frantic
- Drastic
- Loathe
- Docile
- Negligent
- Casualty
- Infuriate
- Erode
- Crumple
- Ferocious
- Berserk
- Lethargic
- Uncouth
- Accolade
- Finagle
- Ostracize
- Tirade
- Epitome
Elements of Literature
Answer the following questions
(Hyperbole, Figurative Language, Metaphor, Simile, Imagery, Personification)
11. What is the description of things as they relate to any of the senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell?
12. What type of language is used to express an idea that goes beyond the actual meaning of a word?
13. What is it called when you give human characteristics(thoughts, feelings, qualities) to nonhuman objects?
14. What is a comparison of two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used?
15. What is an exaggeration or overstatement?
16. “I wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high o’er vales and hills.”
What type of figurative language is used in the above lines?
Reading Comprehension
Explain and know each:
- Cause and Effect
- Idiom
- Alliteration
- Theme
- Compare and Contrast
- Onomatopoeia
1.______Esperanza
2.______Nenny
3.______Cathy Queen of Cats
4.______Marin
5.______Vargas Family
6.______Alicia
7.______Sally
8.______Geraldo No Last Name
9.______Aunt Lupe
10.______Mama
11.______Papa
12.______The Three Sisters
13.______Sire
14.______Rafaela
15.______Mamacita / A. Beautiful and too exotic for Mango Street
B. Says she “don’t want to spend her whole life in a factory behind a rolling pin”
C. Cannot and will not speak English
D. From Puerto Rico and staying with cousins
E. Esperanza’s first friend; moves away
F. A pretty, dreamy, immature source of embarrassment for Esperanza
G. Less domineering than other men
H. Strong and smart; did not live up to her potential; not admired by Esperanza
I. Advise Esperanza to return to Mango Street once she leaves
J. Esperanza’s first crush
K. Mocked by Esperanza, even though she encouraged Esperanza to write and read
L. Imprisoned in her home because her husband is afraid she’ll run off
M. A budding writer who wishes for acceptance, a home and to find herself
N. Wild, uncared for, abandoned
O. Died in a hit and run accident
Writing/Revising & Editing
Explain the function of each of the following parts of speech
- Noun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Pronoun
- Adverb
- Preposition
Circle the correct answer for each:
- When Tomarrived at school hewas carrying all his books with him.
B. arrived, at school he
C. arrived at school he,
D. Leave as is.
- ______going to be late if they don't hurry.
B. Their
C. There
D. They'll
- Choose the correct form of: their / there / they're.
B. They're are four people here.
C. There are four people here.
- When she ______the award, she blushed and quickly returned to her seat.
B. accepts
C. accepted
D. excepts
- Choose the most likely version.
B. No! Dont do that.
C. No! Don't do that?
D. No! Dont do that!
- The Alaskan rivers are clear and sparklingin summer however, they are frozen in winter.
B. in summer; however they are frozen in winter.
C. summer: however they are frozen in winter.
D. Leave as is.
- Choose the correct senctence:
B. I go to high school in Selma, California.
C. I go to central High School in Selma, California.
D. I go to Central high school in Selma, California.
- The frightened pilot's face was ashen as he gingerly lowered the plane onto the Smith's private ______that time was running out for his ailing friend.
B. runway, he knew
C. runway. He knew
- While Sara visitedwith Sam: she finishedher science project.
B. with Sam; she finished
C. with Sam, she finished
D. Leave as is
- Sandy told the secret to Sara and _____.
B. me
What is a thesis statement and what is it’s role in an essay?
Complete prewriting and rough draft over the following topic
Rules are important. What are the most important rules at your school and why?