8th Grade Academic Terms RL 8.9 Feb 18-21

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What does it mean to compare two texts?

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To examine the similarities between two or more texts

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How does an author contrast two historical events?

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By showing how they are different

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Which of the following is an example of a genre? Historical Fiction, A specific book title, A theme in literature, A single character’s motivation

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Historical Fiction

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Portrayal in literature

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The way a text presents a character, event, or theme

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When an author “draws on” a source text, they are:

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Using elements from another text to shape their narrative

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What is the topic of a story?

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The main subject or idea the story focuses on

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Which of the following is an example of a historical fact?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776
• The Greek god Zeus ruled over Mount Olympus
• A fictional character discovers a hidden treasure
• A myth about how the seasons change

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The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776

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How does the time period of a story affect it?

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It determines the characters’ language, setting, and events

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Character in literature

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A person, animal, or being in a story

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which a story occurs