8th Grade 1st Semester Test Study Guide

The phrase "A cool breeze whispered through the trees" is an example of:

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Oxymoron

The author's description of the sunset is an example of:

• Foreshadowing

• Imagery

• Flashback

• Allusion

Which of the following is NOT typically a prewriting strategy?

• Brainstorming

• Mind mapping

• Outlining

• Proofreading

What does "recursive" mean in the context of writing?

• Writing in a straight line

• Writing only once

• Returning to earlier stages as needed

• Writing backwards

When revising for word choice, what should a writer consider?

• Using the longest words possible

• Using words that best convey the intended meaning

• Using only simple words

• Using as many synonyms as possible

What does "routinely" imply about the writing process?

• Writing should be done quickly

• Writing should follow a strict schedule

• Writing should involve regular, repeated practices

• Writing should be done only when inspired

Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the writing process?

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Revising

• Memorizing

How does the meaning change when you replace "quickly" with "reluctantly" in the sentence "He quickly agreed to help"?

• It doesn't change the meaning at all

• It suggests enthusiasm instead of hesitation

• It implies hesitation rather than eagerness

• It changes the subject of the sentence

In the sentence "The cat meowed loudly," which word is the verb, and what does it contribute to the sentence's meaning?

• cat; it identifies the subject

• meowed; it expresses the action performed

• loudly; it describes how the action was done

• The; it specifies which cat

How does the meaning change when you replace "before" with "after" in "He ate breakfast before going to work"?

• It reverses the order of events

• It changes the type of meal eaten

• It alters the location of the meal

• It doesn't change the meaning at all