Grade 7: Reading Flashcards

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Answer: To state the main argument or central idea

A thesis statement presents the main argument or central claim of an essay, guiding the reader on what the writing will address.

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

Answer: Personification

Personification gives human qualities to non-human things; here, wind is given the human ability to whisper.

What does the word 'meticulous' most likely mean in the sentence: 'She was meticulous about her science lab notes, never missing a single detail'?

Answer: Very careful and precise

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and being very careful, as shown by never missing a detail.

Which text structure is used when an author explains why something happened and what resulted from it?

Answer: Cause and effect

Cause and effect text structure explains why an event occurred (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

In a persuasive text, what is the author's primary purpose?

Answer: To convince readers to agree with a viewpoint

The primary purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with the author's position or take a specific action.

What is the difference between a first-person and third-person narrator?

Answer: First-person uses 'I/we'; third-person uses 'he/she/they'

First-person narrators use 'I' or 'we,' while third-person narrators use 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.'