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
A type of figurative language that places opposite words or phrases together to create contrast. Ex: Jumbo Shrimp, Bittersweet, etc.
What is oxymoron?
Name at least 3 transition words for an essay using Compare and Contrast Text Structure.
also, in addition, first, lastly, etc., however, except
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
R.U.N.N.E.R.S.
What does the "R" stand for and why is it important?
Acronym for test taking strategy:
Read Questions FIRST
Helps you focus on key words.
What is considered the biggest turning point of a story?
The Climax
A big idea about life that an author might want you to understand through their story.
Theme
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
** DAILY DOUBLE***
The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
The Plot of the Story
What should you use before writing you essay?
A draft or organizer!
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.
****DAILY DOUBLE *****
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
What must always be capitalized?
Proper Nouns, beginning of sentences, I as a pronoun.
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
Break apart a text to understand the whole meaning and how it is developed
Analyze
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ball was kicked by the child.
Passive. To change to active we would say the following:
The child kicked the ball.
What are the key parts of any essay?
Introduction
3 Points
Conclusion