Phineas Gage
What went through Phineas's brain?
A tamping iron
What was the Raven's tagline? (i.e. what did the Raven say A LOT?)
Nevermore!
What does "relevant" mean? What part of your argument should FOR SURE be relevant?
What is the name of the piece of figurative language that is a sound word?
Onomatopoeia
What breed of dog is my dog? And what is his name?
Calvin is a dachshund.
What part of the brain did the tamping iron impact?
The frontal lobe
What were Montresor and Fortunato supposedly looking for in the catacombs?
The Amontillado!
What is a counterclaim?
Acknowledging the other side of your claim.
Name this piece of figurative language:
I was so tired that I could have fallen asleep standing up.
Hyperbole
Where is Ms. Hall's favorite place to get french fries?
Chick-fil-A
What were the effects of Phineas's accident? What did people say changed about him after the accident?
People described him as "no longer Gage." His personality and behavior had severe impacts/changes.
Why did the man from "The Tell-Tale Heart" kill the old man?
The old man's eye bugged him.
What is a rebuttal?
Stating why your stance is stronger OR stating why the other side is weaker.
What is personification?
Giving inanimate objects human characteristics
What day did Ms. Hall start at Milliken Middle School?
December 9, 2020
Where did Phineas Gage supposedly go work after his accident? (2 possible answers)
1. In Chile, as a stagecoach driver.
2. To the circus! He went to work for P.T. Barnum's freak show.
Where did the "Allan" come from in Edgar Allan Poe's name?
His adopted father, John Allan. Edgar didn't take the name for a long time.
What are the three things that should be included when introducing a piece of evidence?
1. State the evidence.
2. Explain it.
3. So what?
Write an example of a metaphor.
Her eyes were a bright ocean.
How many cats am I watching for my mom?
2
Where did the accident occur?
Cavendish, Vermont
What does Montresor supposedly do for work?
He's a mason! (someone who works with stone & builds walls)
Write a claim, making a stance on the following question: Should junk food be banned in schools?
While some argue that junk food shouldn't be banned in schools, it should because it is not healthy and does not energize the students.
Write an example of an onomatopoeia and a hyperbole.
BAM!
How did Ms. Hall break her ankle?
She stepped off a curb.