76-100 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

Test your knowledge on various aspects of English Language Arts with these engaging questions covering grammar, literary devices, writing techniques, and more.

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Questions 24

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1
Transition for cause and effect?
Also
Instead
Finally
Because
2
Clue for chronological structure?
Therefore
Unlike
Then
However
3
Function of introductory paragraph?
Summarize essay
List sources
Present evidence
Introduce topic
4
Best describes an antagonist?
Narrator
Opposes protagonist
Setting
Side character
5
Define 'objective summary'.
Rewritten story
Includes opinion
Unbiased overview
Paragraph of quotes
6
Connotation of 'home'?
Apartment
Warmth and safety
Building
Address
7
Purpose of rhetorical question?
Begin paragraph
Explain tone
Make reader think
Get an answer
8
What does 'structure' refer to?
Tone of voice
Sentence length
Text organization
Number of characters
9
Meaning of prefix 'anti-'?
Against
Next
Small
Before
10
Metaphor in 'words were daggers'?
Spoke softly
Used weapons
Was a knight
Words hurt emotionally
11
Define dramatic irony.
Surprising twist
Contradiction
Audience knows more
Happy ending
12
Example of hyperbole?
Whispered softly
Told a thousand times
Walked slowly
Sun was hot
13
What is the setting of a story?
Time and place
Narrator
Plot
Characters
14
Example of indirect characterization?
Stayed up all night
Smiled kindly
Was generous
Great friend
15
What is an internal conflict?
Thief running
Tornado destruction
Guilt struggle
Argument with friend
16
Example of simile?
Bright eyes
Eyes like stars
Eyes sparkled
Eyes were stars
17
Which writing tells a true story?
Drama
Memoir
Narrative fiction
Poem
18
Part of paragraph restating main idea?
Concluding sentence
Topic sentence
Hook
Counterclaim
19
Sentence using passive voice?
Studied for test
Test was completed
He took test
Students completed test
20
Purpose of ellipsis in writing?
Emphasize irony
Shout
Indicate pause
End paragraph
21
Example of a theme?
Hard work pays off
Go to school
Boy works hard
Book is long
22
What shows bias?
One point of view
Cited evidence
Used facts
Used transitions
23
What is a dependent clause?
Complete thought
Cannot stand alone
Stands alone
Topic sentence
24
Meaning of 'central claim'?
Minor reason
Main point argued
Conclusion
Quote

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Test your knowledge on various aspects of English Language Arts with these engaging questions covering grammar, literary devices, writing techniques, and more.

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
Transition for cause and effect?
Also
Instead
Finally
Because
2
Clue for chronological structure?
Therefore
Unlike
Then
However
3
Function of introductory paragraph?
Summarize essay
List sources
Present evidence
Introduce topic
4
Best describes an antagonist?
Narrator
Opposes protagonist
Setting
Side character
5
Define 'objective summary'.
Rewritten story
Includes opinion
Unbiased overview
Paragraph of quotes
6
Connotation of 'home'?
Apartment
Warmth and safety
Building
Address
7
Purpose of rhetorical question?
Begin paragraph
Explain tone
Make reader think
Get an answer
8
What does 'structure' refer to?
Tone of voice
Sentence length
Text organization
Number of characters
9
Meaning of prefix 'anti-'?
Against
Next
Small
Before
10
Metaphor in 'words were daggers'?
Spoke softly
Used weapons
Was a knight
Words hurt emotionally
11
Define dramatic irony.
Surprising twist
Contradiction
Audience knows more
Happy ending
12
Example of hyperbole?
Whispered softly
Told a thousand times
Walked slowly
Sun was hot
13
What is the setting of a story?
Time and place
Narrator
Plot
Characters
14
Example of indirect characterization?
Stayed up all night
Smiled kindly
Was generous
Great friend
15
What is an internal conflict?
Thief running
Tornado destruction
Guilt struggle
Argument with friend
16
Example of simile?
Bright eyes
Eyes like stars
Eyes sparkled
Eyes were stars
17
Which writing tells a true story?
Drama
Memoir
Narrative fiction
Poem
18
Part of paragraph restating main idea?
Concluding sentence
Topic sentence
Hook
Counterclaim
19
Sentence using passive voice?
Studied for test
Test was completed
He took test
Students completed test
20
Purpose of ellipsis in writing?
Emphasize irony
Shout
Indicate pause
End paragraph
21
Example of a theme?
Hard work pays off
Go to school
Boy works hard
Book is long
22
What shows bias?
One point of view
Cited evidence
Used facts
Used transitions
23
What is a dependent clause?
Complete thought
Cannot stand alone
Stands alone
Topic sentence
24
Meaning of 'central claim'?
Minor reason
Main point argued
Conclusion
Quote