Trimester 1 - Grade 8

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

Words that have the same beginning sound.

Question 2

Analogy

Answer 2

Comparing two things for the purpose of explanation

Question 3

Simile

Answer 3

Comparing two things using lie or as

Question 4

Metaphor

Answer 4

Comparing two things using is or other words

Question 5

Research

Answer 5

Gathering information on a subject to use it in an argument or case

Question 6

Theme

Answer 6

The main idea or lesson the author wants readers to take away from a piece of literature

Question 7

Conflict

Answer 7

An argument or problem between two things in a text or other entertainment form

Question 8

Plot line

Answer 8

The events of a story in chronological order. Exposition/climbing/climax/falling/resolution.

Question 9

Dialogue

Answer 9

Conversations between characters in text

Question 10

Point of view

Answer 10

The standpoint of the narrator of a story. 1st person/2nd person/3rd person limited/3rd person omniscient.

Question 11

Perspective

Answer 11

The opinions and point of view of a character.

Question 12

Tone/Mood

Answer 12

How you feel after you have been shown entertainment, and the author purposefully conveying this to you.

Question 13

Argument/Persuasion

Answer 13

A research topic trying to convince you to take the author’s side.

Question 14

Audience

Answer 14

The people entertained by the entertainment.

Question 15

Setting

Answer 15

The place and time period in a piece of literature

Question 16

Reflection

Answer 16

When a character reflects on their life or choices.

Question 17

Topic sentence

Answer 17

The beginning persuasive sentence of an argument paragraph.

Question 18

Transition words

Answer 18

Words that allow you to smoothly transition into another paragraph, sentence or other part of text. Then/first/second/third

Question 19

Commentary

Answer 19

Your words and opinions on a subject matter.

Question 20

Credible sources

Answer 20

Sources that are accurate and trustable.

Question 21

Debatable claim

Answer 21

A topic sentence that others can argue is false with evidence.

Question 22

Factual vs anecdotal evidence

Answer 22

True vs debatable information

Question 23

Conflict types

Answer 23

Self/character/world/society/technology/nature/universe/fate

Question 24

Plot: exposition

Answer 24

The beginning part to an entertainment source, that sets up setting, scene, and characters.

Question 25

Plot: Rising Action

Answer 25

Events leading up to the main ever to or climax.

Question 26

Plot: Climax

Answer 26

The main event of a story

Question 27

Plot: Falling Action

Answer 27

The events after the climax leading to the resolution.

Question 28

Plot: Resolution

Answer 28

The end of the story where the problem is solved.