Figurative Language
Give an example of something that has been personified and explain how they have been:
Ex: any animal or inanimate object that has human like qualities (job, goals for the future)
Who is the most well known Folk artist from Nova Scotia?
Maud Lewis
What condition did Maud Lewis have that impacted her body?
Arthritis
What does reciprocate mean?
To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one
On community day, you could hop on one of these and ride around town
Tractor Ride
Give an example of a business that uses Alliteration (not ones that I have used)
Bed Bath & Beyond, Shake Shack, American Airlines..
How much were residents of Africville offered for their homes? What happened to them if they declined the offer?
$500 was offered to the residents in exchange for their home. If they said no, it was bulldozed anyways.
Where does the Nova Scotia flag have ties to?
Scotland
Use Demeanor in a sentence
His demeanor was off, he had a really bad day.
This clip showed us that using proper sentences is important. What am I from?
The Office
What is meow an example of?
Onomatopoeia - a formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Who was wrongly convicted of murder?
Donald Marshall Jr.
What is a land acknowledgement? Explain and give an example
A formal statement recognizing and respecting the Indigenous peoples, who are original stewards of the land
We acknowledge that we are on Indigenous land..
Give 4 synonyms for happy
Content, cheery, merry, jolly, gleeful, joyful, delighted,...
What school did 4 of the teachers from Explore meet at?
Acadia University - Mya, Lindsay, Liz, Isaac.
Give an example of a simile AND a metaphor
Simile: Brave as a lion
Metaphor: The classroom is a zoo
Who is Mary Ellen Robinson? - what was she known for?
How many Gaelic speakers were there in 1900? How many Gaelic speakers are estimated to be left in Nova Scotia?
As many as 100 000
1000-2000
Homonyms/Homophones/Homographs
Give 2 meanings of suspect
A suspect in a crime - getting carried away in cuffs
Meaning to believe or think that something is likely true without definite proof
What is the name of Mya's cat?
Mable
What is an idiom? Give an example. What makes it different from simile and metaphor?
Idioms carry non-literal meanings, when similes and metaphors are used to compare things
By members of her group (AIM) American Indian Movement - "coworkers"
What is a treaty?
A treaty is a recorded international agreement between states or other subjects of international law
Homographs/Homonyms/ Homophones
Explain 3 ways you can use the word bank/banking differently
I'm really banking on this going well.
Watch out for the snow bank.
I need to go to the bank.
What are the initials of all (5) of the English teachers and all (4) workshop teachers?
M I L C O E N A M