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8th Grade ELA FSA Review
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Type of Evidence?: In 2017, teens spent more money on surfboards than on skateboards
Example
Fact
Statistic
Expert Opinion
2
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.
3
Identify the prepositional phrase: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
over the lazy dog
brown fox lazy dog
jumps over the
quick brown fox
4
What does it mean to have a
cynical
tone?
scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking
unable to think clearly; bewildered
unable to think clearly; bewildered
causing pain and suffering; unkind; spiteful
5
Figurative Language and Literary Devices (Define each term): Simile
Very detailed writing that appeals to the senses
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
6
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
7
Which is NOT a way to use dashes?
To replace parentheses
To replace quotation marks around dialogue
To indicate interruption
As a colon
8
Which of the following is a fragment?
Even though Izzy had spent all night studying.
Brooklyn scored one percent higher.
Andrea thought the test would be harder.
Although Addisyn didn't study, she passed.
9
Lynethe and Justin _____ (study/studies) for their
Unbroken
tests every week.
huh
studies
what
study
10
What other literary device? "This morning Larry snared four herring."
Consonance
Dependent Clause
FANBOYS
Personification
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Narrative Pacing
The speed at which a story is told or the action unfolds
Interspersing narrative story with factual information
Walking while reading a fictional story
How quickly a reader is able to read a book
12
"Aaron was walking on thin ice after admitting he had cheated on Wordly Wise."
Allusion
Idiom
Imagery
Onomatopoeia
13
Either Stephanie or Tanner _____ (is/are) going to the track meet on Wednesday.
is
are
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Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration
A reference to another person, event, or work
A comparison of two unlike things
Sound words, such as boom!
15
"This morning Larry snared four herring."
Assonance
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Rhyme Scheme
16
What is the rhyme scheme? "I saw a fly/and wondered why/he was indoors/where he would die"
ABCD
ABAB
AABA
AABC
17
Sam was so hungry he ___________ three pizzas.
will eat
would have ate
could have eaten
eats
18
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 and Charlie does not.
Mrs. Bowler likes olives, but Charlie does not.
19
What is typically the most effective type of evidence?
Statistics
Examples
Facts
Expert Opinions
20
What is the purpose of the sentence?: Eat a healthy breakfast before you take the FSA.
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Declarative
21
What type of evidence? A study shows that 72% of 8th grade students prefer surfing over skating
Expert Opinion
Fact
Example
Statistic
22
What is rhythm?
A pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line
A group of words in a poem
A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
The effect of stressed and unstressed syllables on a poem
23
Jackson, as well as Garrett and Mary, _____(has/have) been on crutches this month.
have
has
24
What are the steps in answering a "RACE" (short response) question?
Recall, Answer, Conclude, End
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
Read, Answer, Carefully Elaborate
Remain Absolutely Calm Every day
25
(Which literary device or figurative language?) "Tyler took his time while taking the test."
Personification
Allusion
Alliteration
Simile
26
Can an author have a positive
tone
, but create a negative
mood
in his/her writing?
Yes, the tone and mood of something can be different
No, the tone & mood must both be either positive or negative
27
True or False: When an author restates his claim, this counts as evidence.
What
True
False
Sometimes
28
"The frogs danced along the riverbank as they sang Avery to sleep."
Simile
Reference
Personification
Metaphor
29
"Dylan spends at least 23 hours a day playing Fornite."
Idiom
Hyperbole
Narrative Pacing
Allusion
30
What does it mean if an author has a
sympathetic
tone?
compliant; passive; accommodating; obedient
lawful; righteous; moral; upstanding
thinking about the past; wishing for something from the past
compassionate; understanding of how someone feels
31
"Though Miguel has self-control when it comes to eating, chocolate cake is his Achille's heel."
Assonance
Allusion
Metaphor
Idiom
32
Which is an effective strategy to use when answering a multiple choice question?
Select any answers that you think MAY be correct
Eeny Meeny Miny Mo
Begin by eliminating any answers that you know are incorrect
Choose the answer choice that uses the highest vocabulary
33
Type of evidence?: Alani, a student at Fletcher Middle, goes surfing at least once a month.
Fact
Example
Statistic
Expert Opinion
34
"Jilyian and Aylah are cheetahs on the track."
Simile
Alliteration
Idiom
Metaphor
35
What word or phrase makes sense in the blank?: Kara ________ the sandals if they were cheaper.
could not have bought
would have bought
will buy
buys
