8th Grade ELA_Semester 1 Exam Review_Dec. 2022

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What is the antonym of 'vilified'?

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praised

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What is the best definition of 'vilified'?

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criticized

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How many lines are in a sonnet?

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14

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What does the pun 'Grave men' mean in the context of the poem?

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The men are serious and they are also doomed to an early death.

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What does 'essayed' mean in the context of attempting to replace a lost fortune?

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attempted

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What is the meaning of the word 'naïve'?

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showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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What is a sonnet?

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term.

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What is the theme of 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night'?

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The struggle against death and the importance of fighting for life.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light'?

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It emphasizes the call to resist death and live fully.