Duplicate of SOL Review 8th Grade Language Arts

Time, Place, Duration

Apples & Oranges both have seeds, are juicy, but apples are usually red, orange, and green.

Yesterday was a gorgeous, windy day. Fact or opinion?

Since I stayed up late last night, I missed the bus the next morning.

Positive or Negative Connotation: My parents argued the entire evening and I couldn't sleep.

What figurative language is "Her smile is the sun, bright and cheerful"?

I had to restart the computer because it froze. Is the part in bold cause or effect?

Jason was issued a ticket from the police for running a red light. What is the conflict type?

A blanket is a large piece of woven material used as a cover.

What figurative language is "Phillip phoned Frank from Florida"?

What is a positive connotation for nosy?

A criminal breaks out of jail and robs the police station. What literary device is this?

"Good triumphs over evil/ Patience is rewarded/ Don't judge a book by its cover are examples of

What is a negative connotation for request?

David was always losing his homework assignments, so mom bought him a binder to help organize.

Tracy argued with her mom last night. What conflict type is this?

What figurative language is "Hockey is like reading, you get into it and never want to stop"?

Positive or Negative Connotation: My parents had a verbal disagreement.

Author's Purpose: A story about Halloween that contains ghosts, a haunted house, and costumes.

Tracy felt terrible for arguing with her mom last night. What conflict type is this?

What is the literal or dictionary definition of a word?

What is inferred/implied? Kim sat tiredly in the room, coughing and clutching her tissue.

Author's Purpose: An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smartphone

Tone/Mood: The fans couldn't wait to watch the Washington Wizards play in the NBA playoffs.

Tone/Mood: "That's it! I don't care how great the sale is, not waiting in this line any longer!

What figurative language is "The trees whispered to each other through the breeze"?

Author's Purpose: An article where the author argues why an IPhone is better than the Android.