8th Grade English Language Arts Exam B

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What is a complex theme in literature?

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A complex theme in literature is a central idea that involves multiple layers of meaning and often explores intricate human experiences, such as 'The journey of self-discovery leads to both internal and external conflicts.'

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How can you determine an author's purpose?

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To determine an author's purpose, analyze the text's structure and language choices, looking for clues about why the author wrote the text.

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What makes evidence relevant in an argumentative text?

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Evidence is relevant if it directly supports the claim being made in the argument.

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What is the most important element when evaluating sources?

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The source's credibility and the quality of the evidence it provides are the most important elements when evaluating sources.

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What characterizes a strong objective summary?

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A strong objective summary contains the main ideas of the text without bias or personal opinions.

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Define 'author's purpose'.

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Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, which can include to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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A theme is a deeper underlying message or insight about life, while the main idea is the primary point or argument presented in a text.

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What is 'evidence' in the context of argumentative writing?

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Evidence refers to the facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions used to support a claim in an argument.

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What does it mean for a source to be credible?

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A credible source is one that is trustworthy, reliable, and backed by evidence or expertise in the subject matter.

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What is bias in writing?

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Bias in writing refers to a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect the objectivity of the text.