So You Think You Know Your Teacher
What is my middle name?
This type of figurative language compares two things without using "like" or "as."
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The character in a story who opposes the main character.
Antagonist
I rise above the crowd when the game is in play,
But when bells start ringing, I might drift away.
I claim I’m present—I’ll argue my case,
Yet somehow I’m missing from time and from place.
A storm in motion, I spin and I soar—
Who am I, the whirlwind you’ve seen before?
💊😴⚰️💔🗡️
🌙🏰🧗♂️❤️👧
Romeo and Juliet
What month is my birthday?
November
“The alarm clock screamed at me” uses this device.
Personification
A poem with 14 lines.
Sonnet
I’m calm and I’m quiet, soft when I speak,
Everything’s organized, tidy, and neat.
My name sounds like something soft you might wear,
And someone at home has a name we both share.
Cashmere Pearson
👧👦🌳🎁👀🏠👤
⚖️👨🏾🦱❌👩🏼⚖️
To Kill A Mockingbird
What is my son's name?
Charlie (Charles)
This type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.
Hyperbole
The turning point / most exciting part of a story.
Climax
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I’m quiet in class, I don’t say much at all,
But give me some cards and I’ll answer the call.
UNO is my game—I play it just right,
And drawing is where my skills really shine bright.
My name sounds like “my call” when it’s my turn to play—
Who am I?
Maycol Oliva
👦🍺🚗➡️💥
Tears of a Tiger
Rosie
Words that imitate real-life sounds like “buzz” or “boom.”
Onomatopoeia
The feeling or atmosphere created by the author.
Mood
You’ll find me standing right by the door,
Not fully inside, but not outside for sure.
I’ve got athletic moves, quick and strong,
With my hood up, I quietly move along.
“Call me on” sounds close to my name—
Kali-on Lynn
👧➡️🎨🌳💭
👦❌🧍♀️😶➡️💪🗣️
Speak
What year did I graduate high school?
2013
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Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
Third person limited POV
My name sounds like strength and a sharp, steady aim,
Put it together—you’ll hear the game.
“Power” and “sniper” both hide in my name,
Quick and on point, I don’t miss when I claim.
Listen real close—it’s not hard to decode,
Who am I, with this name that explodes?
D'Mari Powell-Snipes
***DAILY DOUBLE!!!***
👦📓💭😔
🧠💔📉😶
Tears of a Tiger