100-125 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

Question 1

What is the denotation of 'snake'?

Accepted Answer

A long, legless reptile

Question 2

What is the role of a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence and explanation

Question 3

What does a concluding paragraph include?

Accepted Answer

Restated thesis and closing thoughts

Question 4

What literary device starts a story in action?

Accepted Answer

In medias res

Question 5

Which word has a negative connotation?

Accepted Answer

Skinny

Question 6

What is a prepositional phrase?

Accepted Answer

A phrase beginning with a preposition and ending with a noun

Question 7

Which is a signal word for contrast?

Accepted Answer

Unlike

Question 8

What is the purpose of transitional phrases?

Accepted Answer

Connect ideas clearly

Question 9

Identify an oxymoron.

Accepted Answer

Bittersweet

Question 10

What is a euphemism?

Accepted Answer

A polite way to express something unpleasant

Question 11

Differentiate between paraphrasing and quoting.

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing is rewording; quoting uses exact words.

Question 12

How can you avoid plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

Cite your sources properly

Question 13

Identify a complex sentence example.

Accepted Answer

Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

Question 14

What is an example of an introductory hook?

Accepted Answer

Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive?

Question 15

Describe second-person point of view.

Accepted Answer

Uses 'you' to speak directly to the reader

Question 16

Identify the figurative language in 'heart of gold'.

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 17

What does 'text structure' refer to?

Accepted Answer

How the information in a passage is organized

Question 18

What does 'reliable' mean for sources?

Accepted Answer

Trustworthy and accurate

Question 19

What does 'theme' focus on in fiction?

Accepted Answer

The deeper message or lesson

Question 20

What is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

The main argument or focus of an essay

Question 21

Which part of speech is 'quickly'?

Accepted Answer

Adverb

Question 22

Define 'suspense'.

Accepted Answer

A feeling of tension or excitement

Question 23

What type of irony involves audience knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Dramatic

Question 24

What is the literary term for hints about the future?

Accepted Answer

Foreshadowing

Question 25

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Between

100-125 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

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100-125 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

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