8th Grade Final Test (Academic Vocab List & Salem Witch Trials)

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Define the word 'Hysteria'

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A state of extreme excitement or anxiety.

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What does it mean to 'Cite' in academic writing?

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To show where you got your evidence/information.

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What is a 'Thesis statement'?

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Your central idea or main point.

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What is a 'Quotation'?

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Directly citing evidence means that you have to have one of these.

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Define the word 'Pandemonium'

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A state of extreme confusion and disorder.

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What is the purpose of a 'Summary'?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points.

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What does 'Supporting detail' refer to?

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Information that backs up the main idea or thesis.

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What is a 'Conclusion'?

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The final part of a piece of writing that summarizes the main points.

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Define 'Evidence' in the context of writing.

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Information or details that support a claim or argument.

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What is a 'Topic sentence'?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.