Free Printable 8th ELA Semester Review

Worksheets

8th ELA Semester Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name

Class

Date

__________ is the time and place in which a plot takes place.

Conflict

Character

Setting

Theme

__________ is the moral or lesson the author is trying to impart or teach.

Theme

Conflict

Plot

Climax

__________ leads up to the climax of a plot.

Setting

Resolution

Falling Action

Rising Action

__________ leads up to the climax of a plot.

Setting

Resolution

Falling Action

Rising Action

In literature, what do you call an object or "thing" that represents an idea?

Theme

Symbol

Conflict

Resolution

In literature, what do you call an object or "thing" that represents an idea?

Theme

Symbol

Conflict

Resolution

This is an example of

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Allusion

"Superman is a man of steel." This is an example of...

a metaphor

an idiom

an oxymoron

onomatopoeia

The drive to Disney World will last forever if I have to be stuck in the backseat with my pesky little sister.

personification

hyperbole

simile

metaphor

10.

What is imagery?

language that is not mean to be literally, but meant to add richness and color to literature

the use of vivid descriptions on figures of the speech that appeal to sensory experiences

use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action

type of metaphor that gives inanimate objects or abstract ideas human characteristics

11.

What is figurative language?

language that is not mean to be literally, but meant to add richness and color to literature

type of metaphor that gives inanimate objects or abstract ideas human characteristics

the dictionary definition of a word

the author's attitude toward the subject and the audience

12.

What is foreshadow?

language that is not mean to be literally, but meant to add richness and color to literature

an exaggeration

use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action

the dictionary meaning of a word

13.

Which of these is not another word for figurative language?

craft moves

literary devices

author's techniques

lyricality

14.

Which of these characters has never been a member of the Avengers?

Scott Summers

Hank Pym

Ben Grimm

Steve Rogers

15.

Coach Matthiesen's favorite musical artist is...

Justin Bieber

Lil Windex

Taylor Swift

Elton John

16.

Ms. Gandara's favorite telenovela is...

La Rosa de Guadalupe

Mari Mar

Maria de la Barro

El Clon

17.

The nerdiest thing about Mr. Taylor is...

his massive comic collection

his knowledge of Star Wars expanded universe lore

his Spider-man and Batman shoes

he likes to read

18.

A social issue is an issue that affects

just one group

all of society

minorities only

politics

19.

The first thing you want to develop and create in your essay is...

a strong thesis statement

the conclusion

text evidence

transition words

20.

When the author uses I or me we know that the story is told in

2nd person perspective

1st person perspective

3rd person perspective

a boring way

21.

This movie slasher lives near a lake and has major mommy issues...

Freddy Kreuger

Jason Voorhees

Michael Myers

Annabelle

100 %

8th ELA Semester Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Similar Resources on Wayground