Final Exam 8th Grade ELAR/Reading part 1

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What is the purpose of compare and contrast writing?

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To highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a comma splice?

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A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is drama in literature?

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A story that is written to be performed or acted out.

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What is cause and effect?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the correct use of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What are the elements of a story?

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Characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.