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Grade 8 ELA Flashcards

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  1. Two texts on the same topic present conflicting information. A reader should:

    Answer: Evaluate each source's evidence

    When sources conflict, a reader should weigh the evidence and reasoning each provides.

  2. Which is an example of figurative language?

    Answer: Her smile was sunshine.

    'Her smile was sunshine' is a metaphor, a type of figurative language.

  3. An author's tone is best defined as the author's:

    Answer: Attitude toward the subject

    Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

  4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    Answer: After the storm, we cleaned up.

    A comma correctly follows the introductory phrase 'After the storm.'

  5. What is the main function of a topic sentence?

    Answer: State the paragraph's main idea

    A topic sentence states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph develops.

  6. Which word is a synonym for 'analyze'?

    Answer: Examine

    To analyze means to examine something carefully in detail.

  7. When citing textual evidence, a writer should:

    Answer: Quote or paraphrase accurately

    Strong textual evidence is quoted or paraphrased accurately to support a point.