What is...?
Define/Create
Sorta Random but Not Really
Mr.Ghirdharie
100
The purpose of a hook.
Example of a hook.
The purpose is to draw the reader's attention.
Drop us in the middle of action
Making a surprising statement
Leading with a flashback
100
Define Simile
Give an example
Comparing two things using like/as.
As clear as crystal
As cool as cucumber
As big as an elephant
100
What literary element is being used in this video?
Conflict
100
Allegedly...how old is Mr. Ghirdharie?
48
200
Define Metaphor.
Give an Example.
A direct comparison not using 'like' or 'as'
Laughter is the music of the soul.
America is a melting pot.
Her lovely voice was music to his ears.
200
Define Setting.
The time and place of a story is given.
It was 1997. The prairie was wide and vast with not a soul in sight.
200
Is this an example of foreshadowing? Why?
Yes because it's a hint/clue that indicates that something will happen later.
200
How many ring(s) does Mr.Ghirdharie usually wear?
One.
300
Define Personification.
Give an Example.
Attributes human characteristics, emotion, behavior, to animals and inanimate objects or idea
The angry tornado stormed across the lonely prairie
The sun happily greeted everyone ‘good morning'
300
Define Symbolism.
Give an example of symbolism that is widely known. (What is the object and what would it symbolize?)
An image is given and a deeper meaning is associated with an image.
STOP signs that are on some of the intersections of roads. Symbolizes that cars should stop and look both ways as the intersection may busy and dangerous.
300
What are two literary devices that you can identify from this song, "Hotline Bling" by Drake?
Identify the devices and provide an example of where this device is in the song.
Repetition - The chorus "You used to call me on my cellphone" is being repeated
Symbolism- "hotline bling" represents one's desire
300
What are Mr. Ghirdharie's TWO favorite colors?
Green and Purple
400
Repetition of the same letter at the beginning or within closely connected words
Give an example.
Alliteration
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
400
Personify ALL of the following items.
The wind | A hat| Time
Human attributes are given to each item.
Examples:
The wind roared and howled throughout the night.
The hat sat on her head.
Time was unwilling to change to suit the needs of human kind.
400
Define Characterization.
Identify and define the two types of characterization
The way the author presents a character and reveals the character’s personality and traits
Direct: When the author or another character tells us a trait about another character
Indirect: When the author shows us traits of a character through Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions and Looks
400
What high school did Mr.Ghirdharie attend?
Who was his favorite teacher?
What two universities did Mr.Ghirdharie attend?
Schenectady High School
Ms. Wygal
St.Lawrence University and New York University