April 17 8th Grade ELA Flashcard Review

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'Climbed' in 'The cat swiftly climbed the tall tree.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in that paragraph.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a story. Example: 'Honesty is the best policy' is a theme when a character learns the importance of honesty.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The wind howled through the night.'

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What is the purpose of a literary device?

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Literary devices are techniques used by writers to convey their message, create effects, or enhance the reader's experience.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

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What is the role of the audience in a story?

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The audience is the group of readers or viewers who engage with the story, interpreting and reacting to its themes and characters.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text in a concise form.