8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective.
First Person
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
metaphor
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
inference
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ball was kicked by the child.
Passive
What are the 5 paragraphs you need to have in an essay?
Intoduction, two body paragraphs, a counterclaim, and conclusion
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
central/main idea
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
Combine
What do you need to have in your argumentative writing so you do not appear bias?
Counterclaim.
Formal or Informal Language?
I think...I believe...really, really,...so, so much
Informal
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text.
Annotate
What is the most interesting part of the story referred to as?
The Climax
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
Name at least 3 transition words/phrases you can use to start a sentence.
For example, however, additionally, so, in addition, first, lastly, etc.
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
Theme
Sarcasm; saying opposite of what is intended
Verbal Irony
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
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
What do you need to put after your evidence in your paragraphs?
Reasoning
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 is the difference between objective and subjective?
Objective is unbiased without personal opinions while Subjective has a bias/includes personal views.
What is the role of the conclusion paragraph?
Restates the thesis; summarizes main points, call to action
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
What does MELCON stand for?
Main Idea
Evidence
Link
CONclusion