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Gilchrist ISAT Review
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7th Grade
02/27/2010

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Term
Simile
Definition
A comparison using like or as
Term
Simile
Definition
The Garcia Brothers ran over like wild chimpanzees is an example of a
Term
Metaphor
Definition
A comparison without like or as is called a
Term
Metaphor
Definition
My father is a mean angry bear when he is angry is an example of a
Term
Personification
Definition
When the author gives human qualities to an object or animal is a
Term
Personification
Definition
The books sang when we studied the American Revolution is an example of
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
When the word sounds like a sound.  Or the word sounds like itself
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
Buzz, hiss, sizzle are examples of
Term
Hyperbole
Definition
An exaggeration
Term
Hyperbole
Definition
She had enough wire in her mouth to run over a train is an example of
Term
Hyperbole
Definition
Sawyer's track team is faster than a cheetah is an example of a
Term
Irony
Definition
A twist.  When something unexpected happens.  It could be that the author says something and means the opposite
Term
Irony
Definition
In the story the King and the Shirt, the king needs the shirt of a happy man to be cured.  People search everywhere in his kingdom for a happy man, but can't find one.  When finally a happy man is found, he has no shirt.  This is a type of
Term
Alliteration
Definition
When 2 or more words begin with the same sound
Term
Repetition
Definition
When a word or phrase is repeated or same more than once in a piece
Term
Simile
Definition

While at night

The stars appear

Like skaters gliding

on a mere

 

 

is an example of what figurative language?

Term
Metaphor
Definition

And the sun

A ruddy boy

Spends all day sliding

 

is an example of what figurative language

Term
Metaphor
Definition
Homework is a toothache that returns every night is an example of a
Term
Personification
Definition
The mist creeps, the fog trails into the harbor's eyes are all examples of
Term
c - Imagery
Definition

When the author uses words that help the reader create a picture - uses description of sights, sounds, images

is

 

a)  Hyperbole

b)  Simile

c)  Imagery

d)  Irony

Term
c) Sound
Definition

The whistle of the boat, calls and cries unendingly

uses sensory words relating to

 

a)  sight

b)  touch

c)  sound

d)  taste

Term
d) sensory words
Definition

These words appeal to the senses - sight, sound,taste, smell

 

 

a)  simile

b)  metaphor

c)  alliteration

d)  sensory words

Term
Dialogue
Definition
Words that the characters speak.  Can be in a drama or a novel.  A clue for this is quotes
Term
c = dialogue
Definition

Manny said, "Mom, where is dad?"

Mom answered, "He's a Rico's and has been gone 2 whole days."

"What should we do?"  questioned Manny.

 

is an example of

 

a)  Hyperbole

b)  Simile

c)  Dialogue

d) Imagery

Term
First person
Definition
When the narrator is the person telling the story.  If you see lots of I, us, me, we  then you know it is written in what person?
Term
Third person objective
Definition
When the person telling the story is an observer.  They only know the facts, but no feelings.  You know it is written in what person
Term
Third person omniscient
Definition
When the person telling the story knows everything!  The author knows the facts and feelings.  You should know it is written in what person?
Term
b) to persuade
Definition

The author has written a story to convince you that everyone should wear a uniform.  The author's purpose is to

 

a) To inform

b)  To persuade

c)  To entertain

d) To compare

Term
Persuade
Definition
When the author's writes a piece to convince the reader of something.  When the author gives you his/her opinions and what to make you share them.  The author's purpose is to
Term
c) Narrative
Definition

When the author writes a piece to tell a story. It has characters, plot, and a setting.  It is

 

a)  Informative

b)  Persuasive

c)  Narrative

d)  Comparative

Term
c)  Informative
Definition

When the author writes a story to give you facts.  There are only facts, but no author's opinions.  Then you know it is a

 

a)  Narrative

b)  Persuasive

c)  Informative

d)  Objective

Term
c)  Expository
Definition

Which of these is another way of saying informative?

 

a)  Narrative

b)  Persuasive

c)  Expository

Term
c)  To entertain
Definition

Which of these would be the author's purpose when telling a story?

 

a)  To persuade

b)  To inform

c)  To entertain

d)  To compare

Term
B)  Facts
Definition

You are reading an expository/informative piece, so you know it has lots of

 

a)  Characters

b)  Facts

c)  Opinions

Term
c)  Descriptive
Definition

You are reading an informative piece.  In it the author is giving lots of facts about how the Great Lakes look.  The author is telling about the sights, sounds and images of the Great Lakes.  You know it is

 

a)  Comparative

b)  Persuasive

c)  Descriptive

d)  Narrative

Term
c)  Comparative
Definition

You are reading an informative piece about Asian elephants and African elephants.  The author gives facts about how these 2 types of elephants are alike.  You know it is

 

a)  Persuasive

b)  Narrative

c)  Comparative

d)  Objective

Term
b)  Instructive
Definition

You are reading an informative facts about how to fix your bicyle.  It is telling you how to do something.  You know it is

 

a)  Narrative

b)  Instructive

c)  Comparative

d)  Persuasive

Term
b)  sound like a normally structured story
Definition

A piece that is written with a formal tone will

 

a)  Sound like the author is talking to you

b)  Sound like a normally structured story.

 

Term
d) in a conversational style
Definition

The author begin by writing, "Do you know any Puritans?"  The author is addressing the reader so you know it is written

 

a) in a formal style

b)  in a quick-paced style

c)  in an objective style

d) in a conversational style

Term
Slowly
Definition

A leisurely paced story moves

 

Term
a) Positive
Definition

If the author seems to agree with or be in favor of the topic he/she is describing, then the author's tone is

 

a)  Positive

b)  Negative

c)  Neutral

Term
b)  Negative
Definition

If the author disagrees, is against or not in favor of the topic he/she is describing, then the author's tone is

 

a)  Positive

b)  Negative

c)  Neutral

Term
Haiku
Definition
A 3-line lyric poem that is unrhymed. Lines 1 and 3 have 5 syllables. Line 2 has 7 syllables.
Term
b)  Neutral
Definition

If the author has no opinion about the topic at all.   He/she has no opinion or feelings toward the topic. You know that the author's tone is

 

a)  Positive

b)  Neutral

c)  Negative

Term
Conflict
Definition
The main problem in the story is called the what?
Term
3
Definition
How many types of conflict are there?
Term
Genre
Definition
Type of story - kind of writing
Term
Autobiography
Definition
Story of a person's life written by that person.
Term
Drama
Definition
Writing meant to be performed.  A play
Term
Fiction
Definition
Piece of writing that is not true.  A made up story.
Term
Historical Fiction
Definition
Fiction piece that takes place in the past
Term
c)  Non fiction
Definition

Your social studies book is an example of

 

a)  Historical Fiction

b)  Science Fiction

c)  Non fiction

d)  Poetry

Term
Science Fiction
Definition
Fiction story that will be about space, time travel, aliens, advanced technology
Term
Biography
Definition
Story of a person's life told by another person
Term
Legend
Definition
Story that has been exaggerated and passed down, but people don't know how much is true
Term
Fable
Definition
Story that will have a moral or lesson
Term
Epic
Definition
Story where a hero will go on a long quest.  The gods will help
Term
Non fiction
Definition
Book that is true, contains facts and real pictures
Term
Mystery
Definition
A fiction story with a crime, something that needs to be solved, clues
Term
Fairy tale
Definition
Story that will have magic, princesses, "once upon a time"
Term
Myth
Definition
Story that will explain how things in nature happen
Term
Mystery
Definition
You can't put this book down.  A teacher gets killed and no one knows who did it.  A group of students have to find the killer and quick!  It is a
Term
Epic
Definition
One hero goes on a quest to find the magic sword.  Along the way, the god of thunder sends him a magical horse.  This is a
Term
Science Fiction
Definition
You are reading a story about a young man who gets in a time machine and goes back in time.  This is
Term
Historical Fiction
Definition
You are reading a story about a girl in Jamestown.  Supposedly, she met Pocahontas and has some adventures.  It is
Term
Autobiography
Definition
You are reading, "I am Jackie Chan!"
Term
Legend
Definition
You are reading about King Arthur.  It has been exaggerated over time and no one knows if it is true or not.  This makes it a
Term
Fable
Definition
The Tortoise and the Hare ends with the lesson, "slow and steady wins the race."  That makes it a
Term
Fairy tale
Definition
"Once upon a time" there was a princess named Cinderella.  She meets her Prince Charming and lives happily ever after.  It is a
Term
Drama
Definition
You are practicing reading your lines in Monsters Are Due on Maple Street.  You have to follow stage directions, so it is a
Term
Science Fiction
Definition
There are aliens from outer space landing in this book.  It is a
Term
Non Fiction
Definition
This book is full of facts and pictures about Mars.  It is
Term
Myth
Definition
This story is explaining how a happy orange ball was put in the sky to shine forever.  It is talking about how the sun was created, so it is
Term
Historical Fiction
Definition
You are reading a fiction story about a young man and woman in World War II.  It is
Term
Biography
Definition
This is the true story of Pocahontas told by someone else.  It is a
Term
Non Fiction
Definition
You are reading about the guns used in the American Revolution.  There are pictures of real guns and lots of facts.  It is
Term
Folk Tale
Definition
Story representing the traditional beliefs of a group
Term
Tall Tale
Definition
An exaggerated, unbelievable story
Term
Oxymoron
Definition
a statement with 2 words that seem to mean the opposite
Term
oxymoron
Definition
jumbo shrimp is an example of what?
Term
flashback
Definition
When the story goes back in time
Term
Foreshadowing
Definition
When the author gives a hint or clue about something that will happen in the future
Term
Allusion
Definition
I don't know what is wrong with Erin. It's like she's a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. This is a
Term
Cliche
Definition
A statement or phrase that is overused and unoriginal is called a what?
Term
Understatement
Definition
The opposite of a hyperbole. When you make something smaller than it is.
Term
Assonance
Definition
Repetition of a vowel sound in words
Term
Consonance
Definition
Repetition of a consonant sound in words
Term
2nd person
Definition
The point of view when the person telling the story addresses the reader. Will use "You"
Term
Chronological
Definition
For text structure, this means when the story is told in the order it happens
Term
The distance around
Definition
Since you know the prefix peri means around, you know that in math the perimeter is the
Term
Comparison and contrast
Definition
In text structure, when the author tells you how 2 or more things are alike and different
Term
Half
Definition
The prefix semi means
Term
Three
Definition
The prefix tri means
Term
Having to do with SELF
Definition
The root or prefix auto means
Term
Book
Definition
The root or prefix bibl as in bibliography relates to
Term
To say or to speak
Definition
The root or prefix dic, dict relates to
Term
c) Proposition and support
Definition
In text structure, the author presents an idea and then supports it. Is often used in persuasive pieces
a) Chronological order
b) Induction
c) Proposition and support
d) Classification
Term
b)Problem and solutions
Definition
In text structure, when the author presents a problem and then gives solutions to the problem
a) Cause and effect
b) Problem and solution
c) Induction
d) Chronological order
Term
d) Spatial order
Definition
In text structure, when the author puts things in order based on their location or place in space
a) Chronological order
b) Problem and solution
c) Induction
d) Spatial order
Term
Classification
Definition
In text structure, when the author groups similar things into categories.
Term
Writing
Definition
The prefix or root scrib or script means
Term
Induction
Definition
In text structure, when the author begins with a specific idea and then moves to a general idea. Author moves from small to big
a) Induction
b) Chronological Order
c) Spatial order
d) Deduction
Term
D Deduction
Definition
In text structure, when the writer begins with a general idea and then uses it to support specific conclusions. When the author moves from big to small ideas.
a) Chronological order
b) Induction
c) Cause and effect
d) Deduction
Term
Cause and effect
Definition
In text structure, when the author presents an event that causes things to happen.
Term
Sonnet
Definition
A 14 line lyric poem. It has 3 stanzas of 4 and a rhyming couplet
Term
Iambic pentameter
Definition
It was the rhyme scheme used by Shakespeare. It has 10 syllables for each line and then 5 pairs.
Term
Paradox
Definition
A statement that appears to contradict itself.
Term
Pathetic fallacy
Definition
A more fancy way to describe a personification. When the human and the object are not comparable
Term
Metonymy
Definition
Another word for a synonym. When 1 term is substituted for another term with which it is associated.
Term
d - metonymy
Definition
"Before the American Revolution, the crown has all the power." In this sentence crown refers to the king. This is an example of
a) Paradox
b) pathetic fallacy
c) simile
d) metonymy
Term
Pun
Definition
A play on words - like a joke
Term
Bias
Definition
The inability to see things clearly because of one's strong feelings on the topic
Term
Assumption or to assume
Definition
Something taken for granted as being true.
Term
Synecdoche
Definition
When a part is used to mean a hole. "All hands on deck" doesn't just mean hands... it means people
Term
Stereotype
Definition
A type of propaganda that leads people to make a judgment or opinion about a group based on 1 or 2 people.
Term
Discriminate
Definition
To make a decision based on opinions, prejudices or untrue feelings
Term
Antithesis
Definition
This means the opposite of...
Another word for an antonym
Term
Thesis statement
Definition
The statement in a paragraph that gives the author's point. The main idea.
Term
Aphorism
Definition
A short saying that tells a larger truth
Term
Symbol or symbolism
Definition
When an object represents something else. A heart is a what for love?
Term
Archetype
Definition
The model or perfect example of a group. Dracula or Frankenstein is a what of a monster?
Term
Cliche
Definition
A statement or phrase that is overused and unoriginal. "Sharing is caring" is this....
Term
Bandwagon effect
Definition
A type of propaganda. A technique used in persuasive writing when you are encouraged to do something because everyone else is doing it.
Term
Peer pressure
Definition
A type of propaganda. Similar to the bandwagon effect. The reader is encouraged to do something because everyone else is and if you don't you will lose your friends or PEERS.
Term
Propoganda
Definition
Writing that changes or distorts the truth. Sometimes used in persuasive writing to convince people to make decisions based on emotions.
Term
Name-calling
Definition
A type of propoganda that makes accusations but doesn't give any support.
Term
Oversimplifying
Definition
A type of propaganda where the author makes a complicated topic seem simpler than it is.
Term
Scare tactics
Definition
A type of propaganda whee the author uses strong image to make people act out of fear, not facts.
Term
Testimonial
Definition
A type of propaganda where a celebrity or expert supports the author's point or product - often without facts
Term
Transfer
Definition
A type of propaganda where the the author tries to move or connect the reader's feelings about 1 subject to another
Term
Loaded words
Definition
A type of propaganda where the author uses very powerful or emotional words to make a reader have feelings about a subject.
Term
Acronym
Definition
An abbreviation or new word made by taking the first letter of other words. EX. NASA, CAT, DIRT
Term
Situational Irony
Definition
When there is a difference between what the character expects and what really happens. A twist at the end of a story
Term
Dramatic Irony
Definition
When the reader knows something the character does not.
Term
Verbal Irony
Definition
When a person or character says 1 thing but means the exact opposite
Term
Stanza
Definition
The paragraphs of a poem
Term
Soliloquy
Definition
Another word for a monologue or when 1 character speaks to the audience alone.
Term
Monologue
Definition
Another word for a soliloquy or when 1 character speaks to the audience alone.
Term
Playwright
Definition
The person who writes a play.
Term
Couplet
Definition
In a poem, when two lines rhyme with each other.
Term
c = prologue
Definition
If you are reading a play or story, what word can refer to the beginning of the story?
a) monologue
b) epilogue
c) prologue
d) dialogue
Term
b) epilogue
Definition
When you are reading a play or a novel, this comes at the end or after the end of the chapters.

a) monologue
b) epilogue
c) prologue
d) dialogue
Term
b) Fear
Definition
The word phobia means
a) Earth
b) Fear
c) Sun
Term
a) Sun-centered
Definition
Helio means sun. So heliocentric means
a) Sun-Centered
b) Fear of the sun
Term
b ) earth
Definition
The word terra means
a) fear
b) earth
c) foot
Term
Pun
Definition
This is a play on words
Term
Ode
Definition
This is a very serious poem
Term
Thesis statement
Definition
The is another way of saying the author's point.
Term
c ) Lyric
Definition
This type of poem sounds like a song
a) Concrete
b) Haiku
c) Lyric
Term
c) Concrete
Definition
This poem looks like a shape.
a) Lyric
b) Haiku
c) Concrete
Term
b) Couplet
Definition
This is when the last 2 lines of a poem rhyme. It is found in a sonnet
a) Repetition
b) Couplet
c) Free verse
Term
c) Idiom
Definition
Don't worry about Alex/she's all bite and no bark is a
a) Personification
b) Simile
c) Idiom
d) Consonance
Term
b) You gave the exact correct answer
Definition
What does the idiom "You hit the nail on the head" mean
a) You can construct things
b) You gave the exact correct answer
c) You are all talk but no action
Term
c) Onomatopoeia
Definition
The "wind swooshed" is an example of what literary device
a) Simile
b) Hyperbole
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Understatement
Term
b) events that lead to the resolution
Definition
Which of these describes the falling action
a) events that intensify the conflict
b) events that lead to the resolution
c) the turning point
d) the events that produce the conflict
Term
d) cause and effect
Definition
What type of text structure would show the consequences of an action?
a) Compare and contrast
b) Induction
c) Chronological order
d) Cause and effect
Term
c) Understatement
Definition
Let's just say that Bill Gates has got a few dollars in his pocket.
a) Simile
b) Alliteration
c) Understatement
d) Hyperbole
Term
d) cliche
Definition
There are plenty of fish in the sea is an example of
a)oxymoron
b) simile
c) metaphor
d) cliche
Term
c) Understatement
Definition
Learning to juggle flaming chainsaws might be a little tricky at first. What device is this?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Understatement
d) Imagery
Term
d) Imagery
Definition
David poured a thick, sweet syrup over the steaming stack of buttery pancakes. What device is this?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Understatement
d) Imagery
Term
d) Personification
Definition
The balloons hung on the wires/they float their faces on the Sky. This is a
a) Simile
b) Understatement
c) Allusion
d) Personification
Term
c) Idiom
Definition
After getting my report card/I knew it was time to hit the books. This is a
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Idiom
d) Personification
Term
b) Hyperbole
Definition
The other team's player was as big as the house. This is a
a) Metaphor
b) Hyperbole
c) Alliteration
d) Understatement
Term
d) alliteration
Definition
Jackie jumped in a jar of jelly. This is a
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Cliche
d) Alliteration
Term
d) Aphorism
Definition
David Hume once said, "It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once." This is a
a) simile
b) Imagery
c) Personification
d) Aphorism
Term
b) Metaphor
Definition
Bear in mind that death is a drum is
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Personification
Term
c) Simile
Definition
My soul has grown deep like rivers is a
a) Personification
b) Metaphor
c) Simile
d) Alliteration
Term
b) Metaphor
Definition
Love is a young green willow shimmering at the wood's edge is a
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Idiom
d) Alliteration
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