1st Semester Final Review - 8th Grade

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Foreshadowing

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Clues that suggest a character might be in trouble later in the story.

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What does the girl in "The Little Match Girl" sell?

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Matches.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that paints a picture in the reader's mind.

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Climax

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The most exciting part of the story where all the action happens.

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Red Herring

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A false clue used to confuse the reader.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a story.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.