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8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an objective summary?

Back

A brief account of a text’s central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate; the main point of an informational text.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the antagonist in a story?

Back

The character in a text that works against the main character.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The universal truth, lesson, or moral about life that a text presents.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is textual evidence?

Back

Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'protagonist'.

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information or evidence that helps to explain or support the central idea or theme of a text.

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