Grade 8 ELAR Review

What is the definition of plot?

• The plot is the main character of a story.

• The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

• The plot is the moral lesson of a story.

• The plot is the setting of a story.

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What is the definition of theme?

• The theme is the main character in a piece of literature or art.

• The theme is the setting or location of a piece of literature or art.

• The theme is the plot or storyline of a piece of literature or art.

• The theme is the central idea or message in a piece of literature or art.

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What is the definition of conflict?

• A disagreement or clash between two or more parties with opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs.

• A neutral and unbiased perspective on a particular issue or topic.

• A temporary state of confusion or disarray.

• A harmonious agreement between two or more parties with similar interests, ideas, or beliefs.

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What is the definition of point of view?

• The definition of point of view is the angle at which a camera is positioned.

• The definition of point of view is the main idea or theme of a story.

• The definition of point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.

• The definition of point of view is the sequence of events in a story.

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What is the definition of figurative language?

• The definition of figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• Figurative language refers to the use of words that have a literal meaning.

• Figurative language is a form of communication that is only used by artists.

• Figurative language is a type of language that is only used in poetry.

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What are the elements of plot?

• introduction, climax, conclusion, conflict, and resolution

• beginning, middle, end, climax, and resolution

• exposition, climax, falling action, resolution, and denouement

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What are some common themes in literature?

• war, friendship, nature, betrayal, family

• love, death, power, identity, coming of age

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What are the different types of conflict?

• interpersonal conflict, intrapersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, and interorganizational conflict

• interpersonal conflict, intrapersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, and interdepartmental conflict

• interpersonal conflict, intrapersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, and intercultural conflict

• interpersonal conflict, intrapersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, and intragroup conflict

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What are the different types of point of view?

• first person, second person, and third person

• objective point of view

• limited point of view

• omniscient point of view

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Give examples of different types of figurative language.

• Symbolism, imagery, allusion, foreshadowing, understatement.

• Alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, pun, irony.

• Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idiom

• Euphemism, metonymy, synecdoche, allegory, paradox.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

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