SBAC Vocab 2018: Grade 8 - Part I

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is when an author uses descriptive language to create sensory experiences for the reader, appealing to the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between characters in a story, used to reveal their thoughts, feelings, and relationships.

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What is style in writing?

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Style refers to the way a writer expresses their thoughts through word choice, sentence structure, and literary techniques, tailored to suit the purpose and audience.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by the writer's choice of setting, details, and images, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is theme in a literary work?

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Theme is the central idea or main message of a literary work, often reflecting on universal human experiences.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are alike in a significant way.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is plot in a story?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.