8th Grade ELA EOG Review

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What are analogies?

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Analogies are comparisons that show how two different things are similar in some way.

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What is the term for conversations between characters?

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Dialogue is the term used for conversations between characters in a text.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a fact-based overview of a text without personal opinions.

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What does specific mean?

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Specific means certain or clearly defined, not vague.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between 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 main idea is 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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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.