8th gr. SOL Review- Exploring Language and Meaning

What is the meaning of the word "benevolent" based on its Latin root "bene-"?

• Evil

• Kind

• Neutral

• Angry

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.C

Which word is a synonym for "elated"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.D

In the sentence "The leaves danced in the wind," which type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.E

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the sentence: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, Mark preferred quiet evenings at home."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Angry

• Boring

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.B

Analyze the analogy: "Finger is to hand as toe is to ____."

• Foot

• Arm

• Leg

• Head

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.D

What is the connotative meaning of the word "snake" in the sentence: "He is such a snake, always betraying his friends"?

• Reptile

• Deceptive person

• Pet

• Fast mover

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.A

Determine the meaning of the word "audible" using its Latin root "aud-".

• Visible

• Hearable

• Touchable

• Tastable

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.C

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• He ran faster than the speed of light.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The car was a beast on the road.

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.E

What is the denotative meaning of the word "home"?

• A place of warmth and love

• A building where one lives

• A place of safety

• A place of memories

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.A

Use context to determine the meaning of "arduous" in the sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, requiring all of their strength and endurance."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Quick

• Fun

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.B