Grade 8 ELAR Review

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What is the definition of conflict?

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A disagreement or clash between two or more parties with opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs.

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What is the definition of plot?

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

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What is the definition of figurative language?

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The definition of figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What are the different types of point of view?

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First person, second person, and third person.

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What is the definition of theme?

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The theme is the central idea or message in a piece of literature or art.

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What is a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.