MMS 8th Grade Literacy 2024-2025 Fall Semester Test

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What does the term 'Claim' refer to?

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A statement asserting something is true.

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What does 'Expository' mean?

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A type of writing that explains or informs.

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What is the 'Author’s Purpose'?

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To inform, entertain, or persuade.

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Which of the following is a key element of MLA Formatting?

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In-text citations.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is a 'Thesis Statement'?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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Define 'Narrative Writing'.

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A type of writing that tells a story.

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What does 'Persuasive Writing' aim to do?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is 'Tone' in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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What are 'In-text Citations'?

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References within the text that credit sources of information.