8th Grade ELA Standards Review (Plus Gift of the Magi)

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What does Abductive Reasoning rely on?

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Patterns

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What kind of text structure explains the steps to make a recipe?

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Sequence

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What are two themes developed in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Love means putting others’ needs before your own; The greatest gift one can receive is love.

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What is an archetype in literature?

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A symbol or theme that repeats across different stories and cultures.

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What does Deductive Reasoning rely on?

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General Premise or Truth.

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Define 'Theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the purpose of a 'Character Arc'?

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To show the transformation or growth of a character throughout the story.

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What is 'Foreshadowing'?

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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 the difference between 'Simile' and 'Metaphor'?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is 'Imagery' in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.