8th ELA Vocab (fiction & nonfiction)

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Opposing view on the author's position is called...

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counterclaim

Front

The author's position on a topic is called a __________.

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claim

Front

Writing an argumentative essay requires ______ to support your claim.

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Evidence

Front

A narrative device that hints at future events, building suspense or anxiety.

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foreshadow

Front

Participants in a story's action are called __.

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characters

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Anticipation felt by readers waiting for outcomes in literature, maintaining interest.

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suspense

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A scene indicating a break in the story to inform about earlier events.

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flashback

Front

An author uses 1st person point of view to:

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know the thoughts and feelings of the character.

Front

Draw a reasonable conclusion from presented info.

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inference

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Reason the author wrote the text

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author's purpose