8th Grade ELA Milestone Review Test

What is the primary difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

• Summarizing involves writing a brief statement of the main points, while paraphrasing involves rewording the text in detail.

• Summarizing involves giving your opinion, while paraphrasing is just stating facts.

• Summarizing involves changing characters, while paraphrasing involves changing the plot.

• Summarizing involves drawing conclusions, while paraphrasing involves asking questions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What distinguishes tone from mood in a text?

• Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood is the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

• Tone is about the setting of the text, while mood deals with the plot.

• Tone is determined by the reader, while mood is set by the author.

• Tone involves the pace of the story, while mood involves the style of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do theme and main idea differ in a literary context?

• The theme is the underlying message or insight, while the main idea is what the text is mainly about.

• The theme is about the characters, while the main idea is about the setting.

• The theme is always explicitly stated, while the main idea is inferred.

• The theme is a factual statement, while the main idea is an opinion.

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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

What is the purpose of annotation in reading?

• To engage deeply with the text by noting important details and personal responses.

• To correct grammatical errors in the text.

• To translate the text into another language.

• To rewrite the text in a simplified form.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the difference between objective and subjective texts?

• Objective texts present facts without bias, while subjective texts include the author's opinions and feelings.

• Objective texts are fictional, while subjective texts are non-fictional.

• Objective texts are longer than subjective texts.

• Objective texts use first-person narration, while subjective texts use third-person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What distinguishes a biased text from an unbiased text?

• Biased texts favor one side or viewpoint, while unbiased texts present information fairly and impartially.

• Biased texts are always factual, while unbiased texts include opinions.

• Biased texts use simple language, while unbiased texts use complex language.

• Biased texts are informal, while unbiased texts are formal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Identify the correct sequence of the five elements of plot typically found in a narrative.

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Climax, Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

• Rising Action, Climax, Exposition, Falling Action, Resolution

• Exposition, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is internal conflict?

• Conflict within a character's own mind

• Conflict between two characters

• Conflict between a character and nature

• Conflict between different societies

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is external conflict?

• Conflict within a character

• Conflict between a character and an external force

• Conflict within the plot of the story

• Conflict in the setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of character undergoes changes throughout the story?

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

• Flat Character

• Round Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3