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

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What is a semicolon?

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A punctuation mark used to connect two complete sentences.

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What does 'Imagery' mean?

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Using words to create pictures in your mind.

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What does 'Analyze' mean?

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To look at something closely.

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What is Passive Voice?

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A sentence structure where the subject gets the action (Action first, Subject second).

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How is Ruthie described in 'Edna's Ruthie' by Sandra Cisneros?

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Childlike and fun.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What does 'Context' refer to in reading?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

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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.