AASA ELA 8th Grade Practice

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To sum it up or to give the short version.

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Choose the correct word: I needed to go over ____________ to pick something up.

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there

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What does the word 'rectify' imply?

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Correct

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based on evidence.

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What word explains the overall sequence of events in a literary work?

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Plot

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To examine in detail to understand better.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.