8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
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.
What is context clues
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Combine
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
What is an understatement known as (opposite of hyperbole)
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
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The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
The Plot of the Story
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the nonfiction text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
What is the role of the conclusion paragraph?
Restates what the entire essay covered; leaves the reader with a final thought.
The child kicked the ball.
Is this in past tense, present tense, or future tense?
Past tense (kicked)
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is theme?
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
What is the most important part and height of the story referred to as?
The Climax
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What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim