8th Grade Language Arts Mastery Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie that spirals out of control?

• The consequences of lying

• The adventures of young girls

• The importance of family

• Learning to ride a bicycle

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the story "The Tortoise and the Hare," what theme is most prominently depicted?

• Speed is essential to win races.

• Intelligence overcomes strength.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Friendship is more important than winning.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When a character in a story thinks back to a summer vacation that changed their life, but the author doesn't directly state its importance, what skill is required to understand the significance of that vacation?

• Making inferences from text

• Identifying the main idea

• Understanding figurative language

• Evaluating author's purpose

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How can you compare and contrast the characters of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" series?

• By their magical abilities

• By their family backgrounds and moral compasses

• By their favorite subjects at Hogwarts

• By their pets

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun is very bright.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The book has 300 pages.

• The car is blue.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What might be an author's purpose in writing a story about a dystopian future where people are controlled by technology?

• To entertain with futuristic gadgets

• To inform readers about current technology

• To persuade readers to use technology wisely

• To warn about the dangers of over-reliance on technology

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Identifying the main idea is crucial when reading a passage. If a paragraph discusses various strategies for studying effectively, what would be its main idea?

• The benefits of studying in groups

• How to study effectively

• The importance of taking breaks while studying

• Different types of study materials

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In literature, a theme can often be identified by looking at the challenges a character faces. If a character consistently struggles with feeling like an outsider but eventually finds a community where they belong, what theme does this suggest?

• The importance of perseverance

• The journey to self-discovery

• The value of friendship

• Finding one's place in the world

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When a story's setting changes from a bustling city to a quiet, rural town, which skill is most directly being tested as you interpret the significance of this change?

• Making inferences from text

• Identifying the main idea

• Comparing and contrasting characters

• Understanding figurative language

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Comparing and contrasting characters in a novel often involves looking at their:

• Names

• Physical appearances

• Personalities and actions

• Number of lines of dialogue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3