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 a guess based on evidence
inference
who is Steve's defense attorney?
KATHY O'BRIEN
what is petrocelli saying steve role is in robbery and murder
STSEVE IS LIABLE SINCE HE FAILED TO PREVENT THE BURGLARY AS THE SENTRY
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
how old is Steve
16 YEARS OLD
who is kathy o'brien
STEVE LAWYER
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
what crime is Steve Harmon on trial for?
ROBBERY AND MURDER
who is the prosecutor
SANDRA PETROCELLI
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
Words that give human traits to inanimate objects
personification
whos point of view is story told?
STEVE HARMON
WHO WAS KILLED
ALGUINALDO NESBITT
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
***Daily Double***
DOUBLE YOUR WINNING POINTS
The emotional atmosphere created for the reader
Mood
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
why does steve decide to go through his criminal trial as if writing a play?
TO PROCESS HIS EXPERIENCES DURING HIS TRIAL FOR FELONY MURDER
WHY DID OSVALDO CRUZ TESTIFY AGAINST STEVE
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