8th grade ELA Milestones Review

A verbal that is used as a noun - Ex: Running is my favorite sport

The exact definition of a word. Ex:Hollywood is a location in CA. where movies are produced.

Writing marks that help to separate and clarify ideas. Ex: period, comma, ellipsis...

The implied or emotional meaning of the word-Hollywood is glamour, expensive, twinkling.

used when the speaker is asking a question-Ex: Did Nina sleep well?

Used when a situation is dependent upon a condition-Ex:I can help out if you are with me.

This verb is used to state a fact or opinion.Ex: The teacher considered me a brilliant student.

Shows something contrary to the fact. Ex: I wish it were summer. Ex: If only it were.

an expression a person uses that means the opposite of what is said

Used to command - Understood you as subject. Ex: Take the garbage out please.

A verbal that acts as a noun, adj. or adv. "to" Ex:The only thing Eli wants is to sleep.

ab event or other literary element where the reader is aware but the characters are not

A verbal that functions as an adjective - Ends in ing and ed. ex: fishing pole

a joke that explores the different possible def's of a word.Old artists don't die but withdraw.

When the action is being done to the subject. Es: The fish was caught by the girl.

When the subject of the sentence performs the action. The girl caught the fish.

Words or phrases that surround a word that explain its meaning.

an instance in which the action has the opposite effect of what is expected or planned