8th Grade L.8.1.a, b, c; L.8.2.a, c; L.8.3.a; L.8.4.a; L.8.5.a

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What is passive voice?

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Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. For example, 'The homework was completed by John.'

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How do you identify the correct placement of commas in a sentence?

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Correct comma placement helps clarify meaning. For example, 'After lunch, we went for a walk.' includes a comma after 'lunch' to separate the introductory phrase.

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What is an ellipsis and how is it used?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate omitted text or a pause in thought. For example, 'I have a big test tomorrow... I can't go out tonight.'

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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.' For example, 'He’s as strong as an ox'.

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. For example, 'I wish I were taller.'

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The cat chased the mouse.'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The homework was completed by John.').

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify meaning in sentences.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'