9 WEEK EXAM FOR 8th GRADE ELA (Quarter 2)

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What is a claim?

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An arguable statement, presented as a fact, based on your opinion of something.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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An element of suspense that uses a person, place, or object to represent an abstract idea or concept.

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What is internal conflict?

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A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.

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What is the purpose of a flashback in a story?

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To provide background information by showing past events.

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What does the climax of a story represent?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is external conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the difference between what is said and what is meant.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.