SBAC Grade 8 ELA 4

Question 1

What is the theme of a literary text?

Accepted Answer

A message about life or human nature

Answer

A theme is the underlying message about life or human nature a text conveys.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Because it rained, the game was canceled.

Answer

'Because it rained' is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

Question 3

How does an author develop a character in a story?

Accepted Answer

Through actions, dialogue, and thoughts

Answer

Authors reveal characters through their actions, words, thoughts, and interactions.

Question 4

What does 'connotation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The emotional association of a word

Answer

Connotation is the emotional or implied meaning a word carries beyond its definition.

Question 5

Which revision best improves a wordy sentence?

Accepted Answer

Removing unnecessary repetition

Answer

Concise writing improves when unnecessary or repetitive words are removed.

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