Grade 8 Vocabulary Flashcard TYPE A

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What is the active voice?

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The active voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb. Example: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence receives the action of the verb. Example: 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. Example: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question. Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information. Example: 'He will finish his homework.'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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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; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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Identify an example of simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.'