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
This is what you should use to support an idea you have about something you've read. Your answer must be exact.
Text evidence.
A word that describes a noun.
Adjective
the main character in a story, who may be heroic
protagonist
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
uses words and phrases to create visual representations
imagery
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
When answering multiple choice questions and TDAs, what should you always revisit?
the passage
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central or Main Idea
Words that give human traits to inanimate objects
personification
The definition of a dynamic character.
A character that changes throughout the story.
This type of verbal can be an adjective, noun, or an adverb.
What is an infinitive?
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
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The attitude the author has towards the subject.
Tone
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
The difference between a biography and an autobiography.
A biography is someone's life story written by someone else.
An autobiography is someone's life story written by that someone.
FINAL JEOPARDY
The sentence in your first paragraph that tells your main point is called this.
Thesis Statement