8th Grade L.8.1.a, b, c; L.8.2.a, c; L.8.3.a; L.8.4.a; L.8.5.a

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words or a pause in speech.

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How is passive voice defined?

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Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often indicated by a form of 'to be' plus the past participle.

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What is an example of an active voice sentence?

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An example of an active voice sentence is 'The teacher is checking the homework.'

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact, often using 'were' instead of 'was'.

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Identify the correct use of ellipsis in a sentence.

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Correct use: 'I have a big test tomorrow... I can't go out tonight.'

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The cat chased the mouse'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The cake was baked').

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Provide an example of verbal irony.

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Verbal irony occurs when someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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What is the purpose of using the subjunctive mood in writing?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, desires, or hypothetical situations, adding depth to the expression.

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How can you identify a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence often includes a form of 'to be' and the past participle, indicating that the subject is receiving the action.