8th Grade Georgia Milestones ELA Practice Quiz 1
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of a persuasive essay?
A sentence that describes a character.
A sentence that provides background information.
A sentence that states the author's position on an issue.
A sentence that asks a rhetorical question.
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CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
To confuse the reader.
To strengthen the writer's opinion.
To present the opposing viewpoint and respond to it.
To summarize the writer's main point.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author build suspense in a narrative?
By stating facts in order.
By using figurative language and pacing.
By summarizing all events at the beginning.
By including unrelated characters.
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CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can an author's tone affect the reader's understanding of a text?
Tone helps readers know what genre it is.
Tone reveals the author's grammar skills.
Tone sets the mood and shapes interpretation.
Tone tells the reader who the main character is.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does first-person point of view have on a narrative?
It allows the reader to see multiple perspectives equally.
It distances the reader from the events.
It gives a personal and limited view of the story.
It uses mostly dialogue and no description.
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CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.1.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to consider the author's purpose when reading informational text?
To identify the characters.
To understand why the text was written and what message is conveyed.
To figure out the genre of the text.
To correct the author's grammar mistakes.
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CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
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