8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
Theme
The message about life a reader takes away after having read a piece of literature.
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ball was kicked by the child.
Passive
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
Verbal Irony
Sarcasm; saying opposite of what is intended
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
Formal or Informal Language?
I think...I believe...really, really,...so, so much
Informal
** DAILY DOUBLE***
To give something non-human human-like qualities
Personfication
****DAILY DOUBLE *****
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
Which sentence contains punctuation to indicate omitted words?
Option A: When I looked out the window of my home and saw snow, I was completely astonished.
Option B: Most cats (and some dogs) enjoy eating fish.
Option C: I planned on taking many things to the beach, including a chair, a pair of sunglasses...and a book.
Option D: Today, I had time to start reading a new book - finally!
Option C
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 the thesis; summarizes main points, call to action
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 the most interesting part of the story referred to as?
The Climax
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
What does the word ominous mean in the following sentence?
'who knows what will happen', he said in an ominous tone
something "bad" will occur
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
** DAILY DOUBLE***
What does the word gnarled mean?
rough, crooked, twisted, bent
Statement in the CONDITIONAL mood...
A. Please send me that email as soon as possible.
B. If it doesn't rain, we will practice today.
C. If I were a bird, I'd fly to the sun!
Option B