ELA 8 Final Exam Review

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Infer

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To look for clues in the story and use your knowledge.

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Rhythm

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The beat of the poem.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that imitates a sound.

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Rhyme Scheme

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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Conflict

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A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information in a story.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.