Grade 8 Reading SOL Practice CFA

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 the problem/solution organizational pattern?

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A structure in writing that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.