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8th Grade Literary Skills Review

Authored by Tiffany Koontz

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8th Grade

CCSS covered

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8th Grade Literary Skills Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

The wind whispered through the trees.

The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

The leaves fell softly.

The dog barked loudly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the main idea of a passage?

The most exciting event in the story

The lesson the author wants to teach

The central point or message of the text

The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which literary element describes where and when a story takes place?

Theme

Setting

Plot

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Theme

Conflict

Characterization

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following best defines "simile"?

A comparison using "like" or "as"

An exaggeration for effect

Giving human qualities to non-human things

A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The car roared down the street.

The apple was as red as a rose.

The mountain was tall and steep.

The rain fell in sheets.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which character trait best describes someone who helps others without being asked?

Selfish

Generous

Angry

Lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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