8th grade ELA Ga Milestones EOC Review

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What does the active voice in a verb imply?

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The subject performs the action.

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A restatement of an author’s words in your own words is called _____________.

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Paraphrasing.

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What is a participle?

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A verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence structure that has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a gerund?

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A verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.