8th EOC Review 2024

the overall/underlying message that the author implies in a piece of literature; the purpose of writing

a word in literature that represents a sound; sound words

the implied meaning of a word; what you associate with the word

What is the purpose of providing text evidence in writing?

Visual descriptions in literature that enhance a story for the reader

the character acting against the main character in a story; sometimes the villain

What are the three criteria of a theme?

The author is writing for the reader’s enjoyment. The author wants to amuse you, the reader.

a scene in a piece of literature that references a previous place and time

a comparison of two unlike objects, when one thing IS another

an object in a piece of literature that represents something of a deeper meaning

When looking for sources, they should be reliable, current, and trustworthy

The author presents steps in a process or a series of events in the order in which they occurred in time.

a comparison of two unlike objects, using "like" or "as"

the dictionary definition of a word

similar sounding words

How do you annotate a text? Choose the best answer.

The author explores how two or more things are alike and/or how the are different.

________ _________ : to inform, to persuade, or to entertain

non-human objects that are given human traits/characteristics

In literature, this is a warning, or hint of what is to come:

What does it mean to annotate a text?

Author is trying to convince the reader to believe, support, purchase, or complete a task.

the pattern of a poem; is created by the last word of each line of a poem

the main character in a story

Choose the correct order of a plot diagram.

The author explains one or more reasons why something happened or what resulted from an event.

the attitude that the author has when writing

Authors may use ethos, pathos, and logos when MOSTLY trying to __________ their audience:

words meaning exactly as they are stated; no interpretation needed

poem paragraphs

Select the piece of evidence that is formatted correctly in MLA

how an author organizes a text; framework that the text is built on; how the author organizes the ideas/relationships

The author provides details, characteristics, or examples of a topic to create a mental picture for the reader.

the emotional response that YOU have as a reader

Why is it important to correctly cite sources when giving text evidence? Choose the answer that does NOT belong.

A reference to a well known person or event that makes a comparison

This is the guiding statement of your essay. This is your argument, or the point that you are trying to make.

an author's choice of words; formal or informal

LITERATURE IN WHICH WORDS ARE CAREFULLY CHOSEN/ARRANGED TO CREATE CERTAIN EFFECTS;USES IMAGERY/FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Why are text annotations important?

When several types of sources or texts are incorporated into one.

The author identifies a problem and offers one or more solutions to the problem.

Author provides several facts/data on a topic to help readers learn about the topic/understand topic on a deeper level.

a problem in the story; a struggle between two opposing forces

an extreme exaggeration

the opposite of what is true; often for comedic effect; there are three types