ELA 8 Final Exam Review

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What is a word that imitates the sound it describes?

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Onomatopoeia

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What does the word 'vile' mean?

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Disgusting; hateful; unpleasant.

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What is the lesson or moral of a story called?

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Theme

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What does 'reverent' mean?

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Showing a lot of respect.

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If it is raining outside, what might someone likely pick up before leaving the house?

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An umbrella.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the definition of 'motif'?

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A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a literary work.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.