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He decided to abdicate, or leave, his job. What does "abdicate" mean?
Leave
Mr. Waggoner thinks public education is important. Is Mr. Waggoner biased?
Yes, because he works for a public school
"She was as powerful as Thor" is an example of this word (when you reference something)
What is an allusion?
This filmmaking technique is when somebody talks over the footage.
What is narration / voice-over?
This Italian plumber saves a princess, races cars, and more in his famous Nintendo franchise.
Who is Mario?
The phoenix is a legendary, or mythical, bird. What does "legendary" mean?
Mythical
Mr. Waggoner thinks his students are the best students in the world. Is Mr. Waggoner biased?
Yes, because he doesn't know any other students right now and he's proud of his current ones
"Life is a roller coaster" is an example of this literary term
What is a metaphor?
This vocabulary word describes being able to do something difficult for a long time.
What is endurance?
Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl are among the Crystal Gems in this Cartoon Network television series.
What is Steven Universe?
If you make derogatory comments about me, I will be upset! What does "derogatory" mean?
A billionaire buys a news channel and the news channel starts saying nice things about the billionaire and his companies. Could the news channel be biased?
Yes, they would be more likely to say nice things about someone in public when it's their boss
"This book really spoke to me" is an example of this literary device
What is personification?
This vocabulary word describes how it feels when you do something difficult for a long time.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays this character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Dr. Strange?
Water is necessary to survive. What does "necessary" mean?
Needed
Mr. Waggoner likes Marvel better than DC. Is Mr. Waggoner biased about comic books?
No, because he is not getting paid by either of those two companies.
Lil Wayne's "Real gs move in silence like lasagna" is an example of this literary device.
What is a pun?
This person studies birds.
What is an ornithologist?
This anthropomorphized car is the protagonist of the Cars franchise.
Who is Lightning McQueen?
You must relinquish your phones during the SOLs. What does "relinquish" mean?
Give up / turn in
The CEO of Wendy's says that an all chicken sandwich and fries diet is ideal for every body type. Is the CEO of Wendy's biased?
Yes, because his company makes chicken sandwiches.
"Mr. Waggoner is the smartest man who ever lived" is an example of this literary device.
What is hyperbole?
This is when an author shows us numbers and data.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the voice actor for this demigod in Disney's Moana.
Who is Maui?