Grade 7: Reading Flashcards
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Which point of view uses the pronouns 'you' and 'your' to address the reader directly?
Answer: Second person
Second-person point of view uses 'you' and 'your,' directly addressing the reader.
What is the setting of a story?
Answer: The time and place where the story occurs
Setting refers to the time period and location where the story's events take place.
When an author uses exaggeration to create emphasis or humor, it is called what?
Answer: Hyperbole
Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or humorous effect, such as 'I've told you a million times.'
What is the meaning of 'context clues'?
Answer: Hints in the surrounding text that help determine a word's meaning
Context clues are words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that help readers determine its meaning.
An informational text uses headings and subheadings mainly to:
Answer: Organize information and help readers navigate the text
Headings and subheadings organize informational text into sections and help readers locate specific information quickly.
What does 'cite textual evidence' mean when answering a reading question?
Answer: Use specific words or quotes from the text to support your answer
Citing textual evidence means using specific words, phrases, or quotes directly from the text to support your answer.