Editing
Figurative Language
Logical Fallacies
Eighth Grade Themes
Literary Definitions
100

We're currently being taught the various mountain ranges in south america. We've begun to study the andes but we won't spend too much time on that range. In our last class, we did an activity about mountains cliffs and bluffs.

What are mistakes with capitalization?

100

When Rachel entered the haunted house, it was as black as coal. She used the walls to find her way down the hallway, terrified at what was to come.

What is a simile?

100

Why should I listen to your idea? Your hair is messy.

What is name calling?

100
Nothing good lasts forever.

What is a theme of The Outsiders?

100

The time and place that a work of fiction takes place

What is the setting?

200

Were currently being taught the various mountain ranges in South America Weve begun to study the Andes but we won't spend too much time on that range In our last class we did an activity about mountains cliffs and bluffs

What are mistakes with punctuation?

200

Kevin peered out into the darkness. The sound of the thunder made him jump, and his eyes widened when he saw the bright lightening dance across the sky.

What is personification?

200
Everyone is going to the Spring Fling so I need to go too.

What is bandwagon?

200

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect?

What is a theme of "Flowers for Algernon"?

200

The sequence of events in a fictional work of literature including characters and events.

What is the plot?

300

We're currently being learned the various mountain ranges in South America. We've began to study the Andes, but we won't spend too much time on that range. In our last class, we did an activity about mountains, cliffs, and bluffs.

What are mistakes with grammar?

300

John was lucky to be alive. He walked away with only minor cuts and bruises when his convertible was completely crushed in the crash.

What is alliteration?

300

You're either a Chiefs fan or you hate football.

What is black and white?

300

Greed always destroys.

What is a theme of "The Adventures of the Speckled Band"?

300

The perspective from which a story is told

What is point of view?

400

We're currently being taught the varius mountain ranges in South America. We've begun to study the Andes, but we wont spend to much time on that range. In our last class, we did an activity about mountains, cliffs, and bluffs.

What are spelling errors?

400

I walked into the dentist's office, sat in the chair, and opened my mouth as I had done many times before; I knew the drill.

What is a pun?

400

We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected celebrities have publicly stated their opposition to it.

What is appeal to authority?
400

Do not blindly follow traditions.

What is a theme of "The Lottery"?

400

A logical assumption about something an author leaves unstated

What is an inference?

500

We're currently being taught the various mountain ranges in South America. We've begun to study the Andes, but we won't spend too much time on that range. In our last class, we did a activity about mountains, cliffs, and bluffs.

What is an article usage error?

500

Between school, my job, and dance practice, if feels like I always have a million things to do.

What is hyperbole?

500

The cafeteria is limiting cookie sales to two cookies per student. They must want to turn this place into a prison that forces everyone to only eat broccoli.

What is strawman?

500

Things are different than they appear.

What is a theme of "The Landlady"?
500

A lesson about life and human nature

What is theme?