Key Terms
Question Vocab
Grammar Basics
Test Taking Strategies
Miscellaneous
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This term refers to the overall development of a story or text. It includes the exposition (when we are introduced to the main characters, setting, basic setup), the rising action, the climax, the falling action and the resolution.
What is plot?
100
A synonym for "clarify" a. to make clear b. to add on to c. change
a. to make clear ex. Which words from the passage help clarify the meaning of "moved to action"?
100
This should be done to all first letters of a sentence, the proper names of people, places, and things in writing
What is capitalization? ex. The boys left. James, Hannah, and Grace are siblings. Junior went to Reardan in his Nikes.
100
Before reading a passage you should always _____________ the questions to get an idea of what you are looking for.
What is PREVIEW?
100
This term means the message or lesson of the story
What is theme?
200
A scene in a text set earlier than the main story.
What is a flashback?
200
Describe what the term "objective" means in your own words
Answers may vary: no opinions, non-subjective, free of bias
200
These should be used to show that dialogue or a text quote is taking place
What are quotation marks? ex. The text says, "I want to go home." John exclaimed, "Go away!"
200
These should be used to show that dialogue or a text quote is taking place
What is quotation marks?
200
This term means when the author gives hints of what will happen next or later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
300
What the story is mostly about. Should include the "who" and/or "what" the story is about.
What is central idea?
300
A synonym for relevant a. interesting b. important c. complicated
b. important Ex. Which details are most relevant to providing and objective summary of the text?
300
These combine independent and dependent clauses to make excellent, high level sentences!
What is a conjunction? Ex. FANBOYS or although, even though, so that, because Jonas had always felt safe and confident in his community, but he started doubting it when he got his rules.
300
___________________ paragraphs for questions that refer to a specific paragraph before selecting answer, especially for vocabulary questions.
What is REREAD?
300
Your writing will be scored in these two areas
What are written expression and written language?
400
Another phrase for the perspective of a character, narrator, or author in a text.
What is point of view?
400
A synonym for develop. a. unfold b. create c. both a and b
c. both a and b ex. How does paragraph 6 help to develop the plot of the text?
400
True or False: Punctuation (periods, question marks, commas, exclamation points) go inside the quotation marks when writing dialogue or text quotes.
TRUE. The text states, "Junior felt like a zero."
400
Name two things you should do when writing your written response to make sure it is your best possible work
Possible answers: Annotate question Put the question into your own words Brainstorm before writing Reread your work after to check for grammar and spelling errors, and clarity.
400
5-8 sentences
What is the length of an excellent, 8th grade paragraph?
500
A retelling of the most important events in a story free of opinions or unnecessary minor details.
What is an objective summary?
500
Another way to say "make a distinction" a. show the difference between b. contrast c. both b and a
c. both b and a ex. How does the author make the distinction between Junior and Rowdy's point of view?
500
Which TWO answers are written using the correct subject verb agreement? a. Junior don't like his home because they poor. b. Junior wished he was more like Roger. c. Junior feel worried about getting home. d. Junior and Penelope were getting closer
B and D
500
If words in the question are IN BOLD, they must be VERY ____________________________.
What is IMPORTANT!!
500
The most exciting or the turning point in a story
What is the climax?
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