8th Grade Reading SOL Review

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What type of conflict is present in dystopian literature?

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Individual vs society

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What does the word 'paraphrase' mean?

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Putting a quote in your own words; restate or rephrase.

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What is the connotation of the word 'house'?

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Neutral

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What type of conflict is represented by a man being shipwrecked on a deserted island?

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Individual vs nature

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True or False: A summary should be long.

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False

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What is the definition of 'conflict' in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is the difference between 'theme' and 'main idea'?

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Theme is the underlying message or lesson, while main idea is the primary point of a text.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

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

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What is 'characterization'?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.