8th Grade ELA
What is the difference between explicit and implicit meaning?
Explicit = directly stated; Implicit = implied/inferred
words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
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
What piece of punctuation do we use to omit (or take out) extra words or phrases when we want to shorten text evidence?
It weakens the argument because the counterclaim is not fully addressed or refuted, making the argument less convincing.
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
What is mood?
The feeling the reader gets
What is a claim?
A statement or position the author is trying to prove
Read the prompt below:
“After reading two articles about the impact of social media on teenagers, write an essay explaining how social media influences behavior. Use evidence from both texts to support your response.”
What type of writing prompt is this?
Informational / Explanatory
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
What is figurative language? Give one example.
Language not meant literally (simile, metaphor, etc.)
Read the poem excerpt:
The wind whispers through the trees,
Telling tales on every breeze.
The moon looks down with silver eyes,
Watching stars that dot the skies.
What is the theme of the poem?
A. The danger of the night
B. Nature as a storyteller
C. The loneliness of the wind
D. The fear of the unknown
B. Nature as a storyteller
The wind and moon are personified as telling stories and watching the night sky, suggesting nature has a voice and presence.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
What type of writing prompt is this?
“Write an essay arguing whether schools should require uniforms. Use evidence from your reading and your own experiences.”
Argumentative Writing
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme = life lesson/message; Main idea = what the text is mostly about
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What is connotation?
The emotional or cultural meaning of a word
Which literary device is used in the line, "The wind whispers through the trees"?
D. Personification
The wind is given the human action of "whispering."
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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
To address the opposing viewpoint
What is elaboration?
Explaining how evidence supports your claim
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told
What is denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
What is the difference between rhyme and rhythm?
Rhyme = matching sounds; Rhythm = beat/flow of words
What is a paragraph in a poem called?
Stanza
Read the prompt below:
“Think about a time when you faced a difficult decision. Write a story that develops real or imagined experiences, using descriptive details, dialogue, and a clear sequence of events.”
What type of writing prompt is this?
Narrative Writing
What does the word guilliable 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
Which line contains an example of alliteration?
A. "Telling tales on every breeze"
B. "The moon looks down with silver eyes"
C. "Watching stars that dot the skies"
D. "The wind whispers through the trees"
A. "Telling tales on every breeze"
The repetition of the "t" sound in "telling tales" is alliteration.
An author presents a claim, supports it with evidence, and briefly mentions an opposing viewpoint but does not explain or refute it.
How does this MOST affect the strength of the argument?
It weakens the argument because the counterclaim is not fully addressed or refuted, making the argument less convincing.
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Name the different parts of an introduction paragraph in an informational essay. (There are three parts)
1. Hook
2. Background information
3. Thesis