Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Grade 8 Words 51-65 (2016)

AB
plagiarism(n.) Copying another person’s idea or written work and claiming it as your own
predict(v.) to say something that will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something
quotation(n.) An excerpt that is taken exactly, word for word
reaction(n.) an action in response to some influence
relevant(adj.) directly connected to the matter at hand; important
rephrase(v.) to express an idea in an alternative way
root(n.) the cause for something
simile(n.) a comparison of two things, using “like” or “as”
stance(n.) point of view (policy) (n.) the way in which someone stands
speculate(v.) form an opinion with little or no evidence
structure(n.) the way that something is built; (v.) to construct according to a plan, to organize
theme(n.) the message of a literary work that connects to the real world
thesis(n.) A statement to be proven
trait(n.) a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person
transition(n.) a change


Special Education and English Teacher
Division Avenue High School
Levittown, NY

This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber.
Learn more about Quia
Create your own activities