8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

What is an objective summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text's characters and settings.

• A brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information.

• A personal interpretation of a text's meaning and significance.

• A summary that includes the author's background and intentions.

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

• A specific character's journey throughout the story.

• The universal truth, lesson, or moral about life that a text presents.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The author's writing style and choice of words.

What is the role of a setting in a story?

• The time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

• The main conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The character's internal thoughts and feelings throughout the narrative.

• The moral lesson that the story aims to convey.

Define 'protagonist'.

• The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

• A character who opposes the main character in a story.

• A minor character who provides support to the protagonist.

• The setting in which the story takes place.

What is textual evidence?

• Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself.

• A type of evidence that is based on personal experiences and anecdotes.

• Information that is derived from external sources and not directly related to the text.

• A summary of the text that does not include specific details.

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point of an informational text.

• A summary of the text's content.

• The author's opinion on the subject.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

What is the purpose of dialogue in a text?

• To convey characters' thoughts, feelings, and interactions, helping to develop the plot and characters.

• To provide background information about the setting and context.

• To summarize the main events of the story in a concise manner.

• To introduce new characters and their roles in the narrative.

What is the difference between theme and central idea?

• Theme refers to the main point or concept that the text conveys, while central idea is the universal lesson or moral of a text.

• Theme refers to the universal lesson or moral of a text, while central idea is the main point or concept that the text conveys.

• Theme and central idea are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Theme is only applicable in poetry, while central idea is used in prose.

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• The character in a text that works against the main character.

• The main character who faces challenges.

• A supporting character who helps the protagonist.

• The narrator of the story.

What is the significance of a plot in a story?

• The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

• The main character's journey and development throughout the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The moral lesson that the story aims to convey.