ELA 8th Grade 2nd 9-Weeks Test Study Guide

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

• First person
• Past tense
• Second person
• Third person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which TWO POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story?

• 1st person and 2nd person

• 3rd person limited & 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person limited & 1st person

• 3rd person omniscient and 2nd person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of how many characters?

• one
• four
• three
• two

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of how many characters?

• No characters
• All characters except one
• Only one character
• Multiple characters

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the following text and identify the main idea: Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. Main idea:

• King Midas' obsession with gold
• King Midas' interest in precious stones
• King Midas' passion for jewelry
• King Midas' love for silver

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following text and identify the main idea: There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock, and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface. Main idea:

• Earthquakes have no impact on the Earth's surface
• Events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly
• Volcanoes only spread water and ash
• The Earth's surface never changes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following text and identify the main idea: If you are feeling blue, what do you do? Perhaps you enjoy being sad. Maybe you would rather be happy. When you feel sad, you can make yourself feel better. All you have to do is get some exercise and get some sleep. You should have at least one good friend. Doing good deeds will help. Writing in a diary about the good things in your life will help too. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! Main idea:

• The main idea is to watch sad movies when feeling sad.
• The main idea is to provide tips for feeling better when sad.
• The main idea is to eat a lot of junk food when feeling sad.
• The main idea is to isolate yourself when feeling sad.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea:

October 4, 1957 was a big day for scientists. It was the day the Russians launched Sputnik 1 into space. Sputnik 1 went into orbit and circled the earth. It was the first time that a man-made object had ever orbited the earth. It was a day for Russian scientists to celebrate. It challenged American astronauts to come up with the next big event.

• The history of Russian space exploration
• The impact of Sputnik 1 on the environment
• The development of American space technology
• The launch of Russia's Sputnik 1 into space and its significance

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Crash, bang, buzz, swish, and splash are all examples of what type of figurative language?

• Onomatopoeia
• Alliteration
• Simile
• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

"The ship sailed swiftly towards the shore" is an example of which type of figurative language?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4