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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated, influencing how the reader perceives the events.

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What is perspective in literature?

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Perspective refers to the narrator's attitude or feelings about the events in the story, shaping the reader's understanding.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is drawn from a set of premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or evidence.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.