8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

Front

What is an inference in the context of reading comprehension?

Back

An inference is a conclusion that a reader comes to by evaluating the evidence and details presented in a text.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Front

What does resolution refer to in a narrative?

Back

Resolution refers to the end of a text when the main conflict is resolved.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is the central idea of an informational text?

Back

The central idea is the unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate; it is the main point of the text.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is dialogue in literature?

Back

Dialogue is the conversation in a text that takes place between characters.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the universal truth, lesson, or moral about life that a text presents.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

Back

The main idea is the primary point or argument of a text, while supporting details are the facts, examples, or descriptions that reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does character development play in a story?

Back

Character development is the process by which characters evolve and grow throughout the story, impacting the plot and themes.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Front

What is the purpose of a literary device?

Back

Literary devices are techniques used by authors to convey meaning, create effects, and enhance the reader's experience.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Front

How does setting influence a story?

Back

Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs, and it can influence the mood, characters, and plot.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3