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8th Grade ELA FSA Review
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Figurative Language and Literary Devices (Define each term): Simile
An expression that makes no sense, yet we know what it means
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
An extreme exaggeration
Very detailed writing that appeals to the senses
2
What type of evidence? A study shows that 72% of 8th grade students prefer surfing over skating
Example
Fact
Expert Opinion
Statistic
3
(Which literary device or figurative language?) "Tyler took his time while taking the test."
Alliteration
Personification
Simile
Allusion
4
Type of evidence?: Alani, a student at Fletcher Middle, goes surfing at least once a month.
Statistic
Expert Opinion
Example
Fact
5
Sam was so hungry he ___________ three pizzas.
could have eaten
would have ate
eats
will eat
6
Identify the prepositional phrase: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
jumps over the
over the lazy dog
brown fox lazy dog
quick brown fox
7
What is rhythm?
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
A group of words in a poem
The effect of stressed and unstressed syllables on a poem
A pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line
8
Can an author have a positive
tone
, but create a negative
mood
in his/her writing?
No, the tone & mood must both be either positive or negative
Yes, the tone and mood of something can be different
9
"The frogs danced along the riverbank as they sang Avery to sleep."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Reference
10
What is typically the most effective type of evidence?
Facts
Expert Opinions
Examples
Statistics
11
Which of the following is a fragment?
Brooklyn scored one percent higher.
Even though Izzy had spent all night studying.
Although Addisyn didn't study, she passed.
Andrea thought the test would be harder.
12
What word or phrase makes sense in the blank?: Kara ________ the sandals if they were cheaper.
will buy
buys
would have bought
could not have bought
13
Narrative Pacing
Interspersing narrative story with factual information
Walking while reading a fictional story
The speed at which a story is told or the action unfolds
How quickly a reader is able to read a book
14
"Aaron was walking on thin ice after admitting he had cheated on Wordly Wise."
Imagery
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
Allusion
15
What is the rhyme scheme? "I saw a fly/and wondered why/he was indoors/where he would die"
AABC
AABA
ABAB
ABCD
16
Either Stephanie or Tanner _____ (is/are) going to the track meet on Wednesday.
are
is
17
Which is NOT a way to use dashes?
As a colon
To replace parentheses
To indicate interruption
To replace quotation marks around dialogue
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Hyperbole
A comparison of two unlike things
Extreme exaggeration
A reference to another person, event, or work
Sound words, such as boom!
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Type of Evidence?: In 2017, teens spent more money on surfboards than on skateboards
Example
Fact
Statistic
Expert Opinion
20
True or False: When an author restates his claim, this counts as evidence.
Sometimes
True
False
What
21
What does it mean to have a
cynical
tone?
scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking
unable to think clearly; bewildered
causing pain and suffering; unkind; spiteful
unable to think clearly; bewildered
22
Which is an effective strategy to use when answering a multiple choice question?
Begin by eliminating any answers that you know are incorrect
Select any answers that you think MAY be correct
Choose the answer choice that uses the highest vocabulary
Eeny Meeny Miny Mo
23
Fix the run-on: Mrs. Bowler likes olives Charlie does not.
Mrs. Bowler likes olives: Charlie does not.
Mrs. Bowler likes olives, Charlie does not.
Mrs. Bowler likes olives, but Charlie does not.
Mrs. Bowler likes olives and Charlie does not.
24
What does it mean if an author has a
sympathetic
tone?
compliant; passive; accommodating; obedient
compassionate; understanding of how someone feels
lawful; righteous; moral; upstanding
thinking about the past; wishing for something from the past
25
"This morning Larry snared four herring."
Hyperbole
Assonance
Rhyme Scheme
Alliteration
26
Jackson, as well as Garrett and Mary, _____(has/have) been on crutches this month.
has
have
27
What other literary device? "This morning Larry snared four herring."
Personification
Dependent Clause
FANBOYS
Consonance
28
What is the purpose of the sentence?: Eat a healthy breakfast before you take the FSA.
Exclamatory
Imperative
Declarative
Interrogative
29
Lynethe and Justin _____ (study/studies) for their
Unbroken
tests every week.
huh
study
what
studies
30
Fix the run-on: Ms. Fitz got to school early Mrs. Rorrer was already there.
Ms. Fitz got to school early, Mrs. Rorrer was already there.
Ms. Fitz got to school early; Mrs. Rorrer was already there.
31
"Though Miguel has self-control when it comes to eating, chocolate cake is his Achille's heel."
Metaphor
Idiom
Assonance
Allusion
32
What are the steps in answering a "RACE" (short response) question?
Remain Absolutely Calm Every day
Recall, Answer, Conclude, End
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
Read, Answer, Carefully Elaborate
33
"Jilyian and Aylah are cheetahs on the track."
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Idiom
34
"Dylan spends at least 23 hours a day playing Fornite."
Narrative Pacing
Allusion
Hyperbole
Idiom
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What is meter?
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
A pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line
The effect of stressed and unstressed syllables on a poem
A group of words in a poem
