Literary Terms
This term describes a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Simile
This part of speech describes an action or state.
Verb.
This author wrote "Matilda" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Roald Dahl.
"In this animated film, a character famously says, 'To infinity and beyond!'"
Toy Story.
Name ONE of Miss Hislop's expectations.
1. Use your manners.
2. Be respectful of everyone in the classroom.
3. Give your best effort.
This is the term for a word that imitates a sound.
Onomatopoeia.
This is the term for a word that modifies a noun.
Adjective.
This book series is by J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter.
"This quote comes from a story about a girl who visits a house made of candy and has to deal with a witch. 'I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!'"
Hansel and Gretel.
What is the name of Miss Hislop's dog?
Cookie.
This literary device gives human qualities to non-human things.
Personification.
This is the punctuation mark used to indicate possession.
Apostrophe.
This play by William Shakespeare features the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth.
From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
Dumbledore.
Which Australian city (outside of QLD) has Miss Hislop visited the most?
Melbourne (VIC).
This is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
Theme.
This is the term for a word or phrase that links clauses or sentences together, often showing the relationship between them.
Conjunction.
This character in "The Hunger Games" volunteers in place of her sister Primrose to compete in a deadly televised event.
Katniss Everdeen.
"This quote from a film about a young boy with extraordinary powers goes: 'With great power comes great responsibility.'"
Spider-Man.
What is Miss Hislop's favourite genre of books to read in her free time?
True Crime
War History
This term is an idea, phrase, or expression that has been used so often that it has lost its original impact or meaning.
Cliche.
This type of sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Complex sentence.
This character from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a lion who represents good and justice.
Aslan.
"In this classic film, a character muses, 'You can’t handle the truth!'"
A Few Good Men.
Imagine you are a student who consistently follows the College's rules and SHINE expectations. Do an impression / dramatic performance of what they SHOULD: look like, sound like.
Hmm...yes well done.