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
What is a thesis statement and where does it go in your essay?
Tells the reader what they will read about, it has the claim and two-three things you will write about, its one sentence only and it is the last sentence in your introduction paragraph
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
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. Combine
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When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
To put quotes in your own words
What is paraphrase?
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
What is the difference between tone and mood?
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the 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.
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The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
The Plot of the Story
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Conflict drives the entire plot
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 irony?
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What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
What does the word gullible mean in the following sentence?
There are any number of miracle cures for various illnesses for people gullible enough to buy them.
easily deceived or tricked; too trusting
What does the word tenacious mean in the following sentence:
Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.
extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way
What does the word gnarled mean?
rough, crooked, twisted, bent
Two things an argumentative essay has that makes it different from other types of essays.
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal