8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person Point of View
words that mean the same as another are called
synonym
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
inference
A literary technique and rhetorical device where the intended meaning, or the actual outcome, contradicts the expectation.
Irony
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Mingle B. Divide C. Combine
C. Combine
What is the most exciting part of the plot referred to as?
The Climax
A big idea about life that an author might want you to learn through their story.
Theme
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole
The series of events that make up a story.
The Plot of the Story
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
What does RACE stand for?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite Evidence
Explain
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
The emotional atmosphere created for the reader
Mood
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
The author's or narrator's attitude toward the subject or audience
Tone