Grade 8 ELA Flashcards
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What is the theme of a literary text?
Answer: A message about life or human nature
A theme is the underlying message about life or human nature a text conveys.
Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
Answer: Because it rained, the game was canceled.
'Because it rained' is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.
How does an author develop a character in a story?
Answer: Through actions, dialogue, and thoughts
Authors reveal characters through their actions, words, thoughts, and interactions.
What does 'connotation' refer to?
Answer: The emotional association of a word
Connotation is the emotional or implied meaning a word carries beyond its definition.
Which revision best improves a wordy sentence?
Answer: Removing unnecessary repetition
Concise writing improves when unnecessary or repetitive words are removed.
What is the role of an introduction in an informational essay?
Answer: Introduce the topic and preview ideas
An introduction presents the topic and previews the main points to follow.
Which is an objective summary?
Answer: A restatement of key points without opinion
An objective summary restates a text's key points without adding personal opinions.