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Grade 8 Language Arts Year End Review
Grade 8 Language Arts Year End Review
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The
climax
of a story is also known as the
conflict
turning point
complication
end
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Characters in literature are revealed through
What the character says
What the characters think
What the character looks like
All answers listed
3
_________ helping me move ________ couch over __________.
They're, there, their
Their, they're, there
They're, their, there
There, their, they're
4
Which is
not
a type of conflict?
Character vs Nature
Character vs Candy
Character vs Character
Character vs Self
5
A character in a story looking backward in time.
Exposition
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Theme
6
What are examples of personification
Fire was clever
Sick as a dog
Our soldiers are as brave as lions
7
Her unfortunate haircut seemed to ___________ her authority.
alleviate
enhance
diminish
chinampa
8
What is Text-To-World connection?
A globe with text on it
A paragraph explaining why you chose this answer
A connection between Text or Story and the real world
A connection between Text or Story and the fake world
9
Allusion
The power to bring about a result
To make evident or prove
A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place or event
To make the meaning more transparent and easy to understand
10
Highest point of tension or turning point of a story.
Climax
Rising Action
Conflict
Exposition
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Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
12
WHAT IS IMAGERY?
AN OBJECT THAT STANDS FOR SOMETHING DEEPER THAN ITSELF.
A COMPARISON USING LIKE OR AS
THE LESSON OR MESSAGE THAT ANYONE CAN LEARN FROM A STORY.
DESCRIPTION THAT APPEALS TO THE 5 SENSES
13
Creates atmosphere in a story.
Conflict
Setting
Characters
Sequence of events.
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Setting helps establish
conflict
characters
environment
sequence of events
15
A dove is a bird and often stands for peace. We call this
Symbolism
Double Dipping
Confusing
Double Entendre
16
His big mouth almost
jeopardized
the mission.
enhanced
started
fixed
endangered
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The message the author is trying to get across.
Theme
Mood
Dialogue
Climax
18
Prior
means
to spy
deep
after
previous
19
Pick the example of alliteration
the car went "bang!"
The sun is a lightbulb
Karli couldn't come outside
20
Onomatopoeia refers to . .
words that sound like what they mean.
words that grab our attention and are exciting.
words that are clever and rhyming.
words that are significant and important.
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Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
22
An idiom is...
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
An exaggeration
An imitation of a sound
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
23
The main purpose of this text?
to make a complaint
to entertain
to inform
to ask somebody to contact others
24
Personification means...
to be a careful person.
to give a gift to a certain person.
to give something the qualities of a person.
to become a better person.
25
What is Text-To-Text Connection?
Shared experiences/connections with Text or Story
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Personal differences between characters with Text or Story
A statement that catches a readers attention
26
His smoking had predictable
consequences.
demands
causes
results
rules
27
Which sentences best develop this topic sentence: "Cats are amazing pets."
They keep themselves very clean.
Cats are independent and can be left alone if necessary.
However, the ultimate pet is a parakeet.
Cats tend to be aloof and can be unfriendly.
28
Character versus nature is a conflict found in
The Veldt
The Hockey Sweater
Most Dangerous Game
The Street that got Mislaid
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A hint given early in a story to suggest a future similar event.
Exposition
Climax
Foreshadowing
Flashback
30
which is a hyperbole?
oww! my head
REEEEEE
the wind howled
this brick is a million pounds!!!
31
When previewing nonfiction text, you should...
All of these answers are correct
Read bold words
Read the table of contents
Read subtopics
32
This is a Hyperbole
True
False
33
What is a hyperbole?
apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
exaggeration
meant to mock with a purpose to amuse and hurt someone
None of the above
34
He did not seem to realize how truly ______________ he was until the teacher had him expelled.
obnoxious
pleasant
intelligent
delightful
35
What is the purpose of allusion
to help contextualize a story
To help create meaning and emotion in a story
To communicate its deeper meaning
36
Introduces the main characters, the setting and sets the mood of a story.
Climax
Exposition
Rising Action
Resolution
37
The idiom "foot in the door" means:
to succeed with a first step
to fail
38
I decided to
dismantle
my bike in order to store it more easily.
squish
destroy
set up
take apart
39
I am so _________, I really need some water.
hungry
parched
tired
obnoxious
40
Tylenol should __________ your headache.
increase
maximize
alleviate
enhance
41
WHICH EXAMPLE IS NOT IMAGERY?
DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT NEEDS.
WILLIE FOUND A NICKEL. IT WAS WARM AND SLIPPERY.
HIS MATTED, STREAKY GRAY HAIR HUNG...
THE MAN GAVE A GRUNT.
42
Which of the following are examples of onomatopoeia?
meow, baa, ribbit
effect, affect
salty, sweet, sour
orange, pink, silver
43
Which one is an Allusion?
I went to McDonalds
I like Kentucky Fried Chicken
meatball subs at Pizza Time
When she lost her job, she acted like Scrooge
44
Simile or Metaphor?
Simile
Metaphor
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Alliteration
Repeating of the same beginning sound in a group of words
comparing two things using like or as
the atmosphere of something
An indirect reference
