8th Grade ELA
ELA Vocab
8th Grade Skills
8th Grade Writing
Misc.
100
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
100
The type of irony that includes sarcasm, or means saying the opposite of what is meant.
Verbal Irony
100
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
100
Name at least 3 transition words.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
100
What is an Antonym?
a word opposite in meaning to another (e.g. bad and good ).
200
What is SUSPENSE?
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
200
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text
Annotate
200
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
200
What is the main idea of the following text:
Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.
Advertising affects our everyday lives.
or
Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.
200
What is main idea?
The central or most important idea in a paragraph or passage
300
What are the different Points of View?
1st person POV uses the pronouns “I” and “we.” 2nd person POV uses the pronoun “you.” 3rd person POV uses the pronouns “she,” “he,” “they,” and “it
300
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word loquacious?
Although some students are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
Talkative
300
/ˈatməˌsfir/
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
- the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art."the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere"
What word goes with both of these definitions?
atmosphere
300
What is the most likely reason the author begins this paragraph with a rhetorical question?
"What is the secret to such a long, healthy life? Part of the answer may lie in one detail above: swimming. Fitness is a great predictor of longevity, and now research is showing that individual sports such as swimming and running are some of the best ways to stay fit and live long."
A. To suggest doubt that there could actually be an answer
B. To suggest that the conclusions drawn are somewhat uncertain
C. To increase curiosity about the information that follows
D. To introduce a touch of humor into an otherwise serious subject
Option C
300
What is a connotation?
the feelings or ideas a word brings to mind, beyond its literal definition
positive vs negative
400
What is theme?
The message of the story.
400
Crucial- of great importance; critical
Which of the following words would be a SYNONYM for the word crucial?
optional
unimportant
vital
minor
vital
400
What is the role of the summary/conclusion paragraph?
Restates what the entire essay covered; leaves the reader with a final thought.
400
Which word should be changed in the following sentence to make it correct?
"The students, who had ignored the advice of their parents, had not yet realized the affect of their actions on their future scholarship chances."
A. Change who to whom
B. Change their actions to they're actions
C. Change advice to advise
D. Change affect to effect
Option D
400
What inference can be made about Chanute based on the following paragraph?
"Chanute did visit the Wrights occasionally. One such visit was in November 1903. He stayed at the Wrights' camp in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Afterward he wrote to a friend that the Wrights' flying machine was “the most promising attempt at flight that has yet been made." When informed of the Wrights' success a month later on December 17, Chanute immediately wired his congratulations."
A. He understood that the field of aviation needed to make faster progress.
B. He was truly comitted to supporting the work of other aviators.
C. He realized the Wright Brothers had made more progress in the field of aviation than him.
D. He thought the Wright Brothers were more deserving of support than other aviators.
Option B
500
What is criticism and skepticism?
Criticism is the act of analyzing and judging information to determine its merits or flaws.
Skepticism is a specific attitude of doubt or distrust toward claims, often requiring evidence before acceptance.
500
What does summarizing mean and what is the purpose?
Summarizing:
This is the process of shortening information into a concise form, covering the most important points without going into excessive detail
500
What three things do we need in a introduction paragraph?
Hook
Background Information/ transition information
Thesis
500
What makes theme different from the main idea?
Main Idea
- Definition: A broad concept or message the author wants readers to understand from the text. Format: Often a single word, phrase, or short sentence.
Nature: Specific to the text itself.
Theme
- Definition: A universal lesson or message about life or human nature that can be applied to the real world.
Format: A full-sentence statement that gives a complete thought.
- Nature: Applies to multiple stories or texts, not just one
500
What is the tone of the following passage?
"Despite the setbacks, we remain confident in our ability to achieve our goals. Every challenge we face is an opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our resolve. With determination and a clear vision, we believe success is well within reach."
Optimistic, Hopeful, Enthusiastic, Promising, etc.
600
What does the root -struct- mean when we think about the word "structure?"
"to build" or "to arrange" or to "form"
600
A. Combine
600
What role does the reasoning serve in an argument/analysis essay?
Connects the evidence to the claim and helps to show how the evidence proves the overall thesis.
600
What is mood?
the feeling or atmosphere a piece of writing evokes in the reader
600
What are two specific moods of the following passage?
"I'm not afraid," Andrew said to the trees. “Nothing bad has ever happened in the forest."
Leaves whipped up around his ankles, and a single word slipped into the darkest places between the roots and thickets.
Liar.
Then the wind died suddenly, a switch shut off. Silence pushed down on his shoulders as if it wanted to drive him deep into the earth.
He stood still, flashing his phone light around. "Thomas? Dove?"
The silence breathed out.
Goose bumps rippled up his arms."
Fearful, Frightened, Suspenseful, Scared
700
What is ACES?
ANSWER THE QUESTION
CITE YOUR SOURCES
EXPAND AND EXPLAIN
SUMMARIZE
700
Which sentence contains punctuation to indicate omitted words?
Option C
700
What is juxtaposition?
Placing two things side by side to highlight their differences
700
what is tone?
emotions or opinions of the author or speaker
700
Which of the following words has a root word that means "attempt?"
Element
Philosopher
Experiment
Mechanics
Experiment