Final Exam 8th Grade ELAR/Reading Test A

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What are 'Acts' in a play or drama?

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Acts are similar to the 'chapters' in a book, representing major divisions in the story.

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How should commas be used in a list?

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Commas should separate items in a list. For example, 'Would you like cherry, coke, or plain coke?' is correct.

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What is the term for the order in which events happen?

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Sequence or Chronological Order.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Layla my sister is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Layla, my sister, is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.'

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What is a 'Character' in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is 'Punctuation'?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is a 'Narrative'?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does 'Descriptive Writing' involve?

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Descriptive writing involves using sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is the purpose of a 'Thesis Statement'?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay.