7th Grade Vocabulary from the Released EOG Word Definition Infer Inference A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence Stanza The primary organizing structure in poetry and verse that forms the basic recurring measure, generally separating one main idea, point, or event from another, similar to paragraphs in prose writing Impact To have a strong effect on someone or something Word Choice The use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a. functional way, but in a way that moves and enlightens the reader Quotation Marks Used in pairs in various writing systems to set off direct speech, a quotation, or a phrase Argument A value statement(s) supported by evidence whose purpose is to persuade or explain Phrase A small group of words representing a conceptual unit, containing either a subject or a verb, but not both. Both a subject and a verb would constitute a clause (e.g., “Running through the forest, she breathed in the fresh, crisp air.”) Suggest To cause one to think that (something) exists or is the case Concepts An abstract idea; a general notion Quote To repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker In common In joint use or possession; shared Author’s purpose The reason for a particular action or creation (e.g., literary work or speech); the reason for which something exists (e.g., to persuade, to inform, to express, and/or to entertain) Paragraph A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering Summarize A brief statement of the main points of a larger work or text; the act of providing such a statement or account Statement A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing Selection A number of carefully chosen things Difference A point or way in which people or things are not the same Narrator A character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem Perspective An attitude toward or outlook on something Introduction A thing preliminary to something else, especially an explanatory section at the beginning of a book, report, or speech Represent To constitute; amount to Reason An explanation or justification for a claim, action, or value statement; the process of thinking through an argument, forming judgments, and drawing conclusions using a process of logic Setting The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place Shape To determine the nature of; have a great influence on; develop in a particular way; progress Plot The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence Central Idea The unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate Contribute To help to cause or bring about Paragraph A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering Support To suggest the truth of; corroborate Claim To state or assert that something is the case Influence The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself Development To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate Identify To establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is Conveyed To communicate (a message or information) Sentence A set of words that is complete in itself, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command Contrasting To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences Regarding With respect to; concerning Objective Summary A brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information Repetition The action of repeating something that has already been said or written Simile A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox )