8th ELA GMAS Review

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What are tall tales?

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Tall tales are exaggerated stories that often include larger-than-life characters and events, typically rooted in American folklore.

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Provide an example of a tall tale.

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Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan are both examples of tall tales.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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Harriet Tubman wanted to help her family so she led many slaves to freedom.

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What are analogies?

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Analogies are comparisons between two different things that highlight some form of similarity.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of presenting the main ideas and most important points of a piece of writing in a concise form.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rewording a text or passage to convey the same meaning in a different way.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is the correct form of a question in English?

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The correct form is 'Is this film called...?'.