8th Grade Language Arts Growth Review

A noun that names a specific person, place, thing or idea is a/n __.

James said, "Let's go to the park this afternoon." In this sentence, "James said" is the

When a character changes or learns something from experience and conveys this to the audience

A noun that can be perceived by at least one of the five senses is a/n __.

__ are used to link ideas within a sentence, a paragraph, or a longer piece of writing

The three modes of writing are

In a plot sequence, this part introduces situation, characters, setting, and conflict.

To report the exact words of an author or speaker is known as _____.

A word derived from a verb being used as either an adjective or a noun.

Conversation between characters is known as ____.

Choose the answer with the CORRECT comma placement.

The __contains the focus of your essay and tells the reader what the essay is going to be about

The word that a pronoun replaces in a sentence is known as the

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause.

A website or web page that can be updated with new information on a regular basis.

_ occurs when a person appears prejudice in favor of, or against, one thing, person or group

A greeting used to address the person being written to in a letter.

In a plot sequence, this is a related series of events that build towards the climax.

Writing that is intended to convey information accurately. eg. Explaining a process or how to.

Before writing, always ____.

In a plot sequence, this is the point that the problem is resolved, even if it doesn't end well

A noun that names any non-specific person, place, thing, or idea is an example of a/n ___.

A __ is an account of connected events, presented to a reader or listener in sequence.

What is wrong with this delivery address?

In a plot sequence, this is the highest or most intense part in the development of a narrative.

Messages or communications distributed electronically from one computer user to another.

In a plot sequence, this sequence comes after the most intense part of the story.

Giving reference to information or ideas that are not your own but are used in your writing is

__ are notes of explanation or comment added to a text by the reader, usually in the margins.

If someone else types a letter for you, what should that person be sure to include?

The intense feeling your audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events

If you want to add another document to your email, you are including a what?

The word that describes a noun is known as the ___.

The part of an email where you include what the email is about is know as

James enjoys reading more than to write. This sentence contains an example of __.

To express the meaning of a writer's thoughts using different words is known as__.

A statement made in opposition to your viewpoint is known as the ___.

An attempt to contradict or disprove an argument. AKA "You are wrong and this is why."

_ is a written/published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

The body paragraphs of an essay are made up of a topic sentence and ___.

__ is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Narrative essays usually must contain some form of 

A written message meant for internal communication within a group or organization.

A noun that names an idea, feeling, quality, or something that is not tangible with five senses

Sword derived from a verb that functions as a noun, ends in -ing.

__ requires investigating a topic; collecting& evaluating evidence; and establishing a position

A list of books or other sources used in ones writing can be called a works cited, resources or

For a letter, the address that is that of the sender is known as

One feature that sets argumentative writing apart from other modes is the need for 

The citation style that is used for English classes is usually which format?

__ describe what. Is seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched.

In which type of writing is a counterclaim and rebuttal necessary?

A sudden and striking realization that usually appears at the end of a narrative is

__ occurs when a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.

An interruption that writers do to insert past events in order to provide background or context