Figurative Language
Give the name for the figurative device that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Simile
Our Vice Principal is..
Who is Ms. James
What does CRAM stand for?
Cover, read, answer, match
What part of speech describes a noun and tells what kind, which one, or how many?
What is an adjective?
What is the word for this definition: when an object, person, place, or action represents a deeper meaning or idea beyond its literal meaning.
What is symbolism
What is it called when an object, animal, or idea is given human qualities?
personification
When is Ms. Blackman's birthday
Feb 6
ELA stands for
What is English Language Arts?
Name the conjunction in this sentence: “I wanted pizza, but we had tacos.”
but
What is the definition of conflict
Conflict is a struggle or problem in a story that a character must face and try to solve.
Define hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration
One of our 8th grade ELA teacher is?
Who is Ms.Ortense or Ms. Pallindino
What novels did you read in 7th grade this year.
What is The Outsiders, Brown Girl Dreaming, and the House on Mango Street?
Which punctuation mark is used to show excitement?
an exclamation mark
What is the definition of tone?
Tone is the author’s attitude or feelings toward a subject or audience. It is shown through the author’s word choice and style of writing.
What figurative language uses sound words like "Bang, crash, thud, slap"
What is onomatopoeia
What year was CAPS founded?
What is 2013?
The textbook we use for ELA is called?
What is Myperspective or Saavas?
Which word is correct: “Their,” “there,” or “they’re” in this sentence? “_____ going to the park.”
What is they're?
What is the definition of exposition?
Exposition is the beginning part of a story where the author introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
The words together have a totally different meaning than they do apart. For example, saying someone is "under the weather"
What is an Idiom
The address for BIG South is
What is 1125 South Ave Plainfield.
What is this classroom number?
What is room 102?
What is the word to describe words like: you, me, she, him, they
What is pronoun?
What is the word for a conclusion you draw based on clues in the text and what you already know, even though it is not directly stated.
What is inference