STUDY GUIDE: MMS 8th Grade Literacy 2024-2025 Fall Semester Test

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What is 'Mood'?

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A feeling or state of mind.

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A sentence with two or more complete thoughts joined by a conjunction.

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Does this sentence need to be changed or is it okay as it is?

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The sentence is okay as it is.

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What words do we use in a simile to compare two different things?

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like or as.

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What does an oxymoron combine?

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Two opposite words.

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What is a 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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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.