8th Grade ELA 3rd 9wks

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts. Example: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

Front

How can you identify an author's argument in a text?

Back

You can identify an author's argument by looking for the thesis statement and main claims within the text.

Front

What is dramatic irony?

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. Example: A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.

Front

What does it mean if a character's relationship has changed since Act 1?

Back

It means that the dynamics or feelings between characters have evolved or shifted from the beginning of the story.

Front

What is the significance of Anne Frank's diary?

Back

Anne Frank's diary is significant as it offers insight into the daily life and thoughts of a young girl hiding during the Holocaust.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive language in a text?

Back

Descriptive language is used to create vivid imagery and enhance the reader's experience by appealing to the senses.

Front

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

Back

A theme is a central topic or underlying message in a work, while the main idea is the primary point or argument presented.

Front

What is an example of a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

Front

What is the role of the narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator is the person or character who tells the story and provides perspective on the events and characters.