Figuratively Speaking
“We felt like a gang of desperados setting out to rob a train or blow up the sheriff’s office.” is an example of a ______________________
Simile
When and where the story takes place.
Setting
“But when Arthur saw the crazy Junk Man wearing the most important thing of all to his dad…that was the final straw. […] He would punish the old man for what he’d done. He would punish death for what it had done. He would punish everybody.”
The Seventh Most Important Thing
What is the name of Mrs Childress' car?
Ms Chill
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
“Those headmasters were giants.” This is an example of a ______________
Metaphor
The main problem or struggle in the story
Conflict
“Whatever it means to be a friend, taking a black eye for someone has to be in it.”
The Wednesday Wars
What is the name of Mrs Gulve's new baby?
Violet
Where is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
The trees danced in the breeze. This is an example of __________________-.
Personification
The turning point in the story.
Climax
“[Honey is sweet] and so is knowledge, but knowledge is like the bee that made that sweet honey, you have to chase it through the pages of a book.”
Thank you Mr Falker
What does Mr Lopez collect?
Funko Pops!
What do you call a shape with five sides?
Pentagon
It’s raining cats and dogs. This is an example of an____________.
Idiom
The conclusion of the story.
Resolution
“A southwest blow on ye and blister you all o'er!'
'The red plague rid you!'
'Toads, beetles, bats, light on you!'
The Wednesday Wars or The Tempest
What are the names of Mr Childress' two dogs?
Puddin and Chili Bean
Which bird is known as the symbol of peace?
Dove
I could sleep forever. This is _________________.
Hyperbole
the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story.
Exposition
“I don't know why, but I don't trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it costs me a lot.”
Free Lunch
How many children does Mr Lopez have?
Three
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci