8th Grade Language Arts
SEMESTER EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Give a brief definition of what each topic or subtopic means or how it is used. Include an example to go along with
your explanation/definition of each term on your study guide.
Writing:
Ideas:
Organization:
Sentence Fluency:
Word Choice:
Voice:
Conventions:
Review the structure of a Narrative
Review Argument terminology notes
Types of Hooks for Introductory Paragraphs
Literary Terms:
Plot:
Conflict:
Resolution:
Theme:
Characterization:
Figurative Language Terms:
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Symbol
Alliteration
Imagery
Idiom
Hyperbole
Irony
Onomatopoeia
Repetition
Oxymoron
Types of Sentences/Structures:
Independent clause:
Dependent clause:
Simple sentence:
Compound Sentence:
Complex Sentence:
Compound/Complex Sentence:
Coordinating Conjunctions:
Subordinating Conjunctions:
Comma Rules and Uses:
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8. .
Sadlier Vocabulary (Units 1 – 6):
1. Amass
14. Frivolous
27. resolute
2. Ample
15. Frugal
28. Retentive
3. Audacious
16. Grapple
29. Rubble
4. Banter
17. Inaudible
30. Servile
5. Blasé
18. Indiscriminate
31. Solicitous
6. Bountiful
19. Longevity
32. Staid
7. Churlish
20. Oblique
33. Sustain
8. Citadel
21. Ornate
34. Volatile
9. Collaborate
22. Oust
35. Wrangle
10. Durable
23. Perspective
11. Ethical
24. Plausible
12. Evolve
25. Plebeian
13. Facetious
26. Porous