Name that text!(Quotes)
Name that text!(Theme)
Name that Characterization!
Name that author's tone!
Name that figurative language!
100
"True!-nervous-very, very dreadfully nervous I have been and am; but why will you say that I am mad?"
What is The Tell-Tale Heart
100
Guilt can drive a person crazy
What is the theme of The Tell-Tale Heart
100
Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training
What is hard working, determined, overachiever
100
If suddenly a clay earth should rise, And walk about, and breathe, and speak, and love, How one would tremble, and in what surprise Gasp: "Can you move?" I see men walking, and I always feel: "Earth! How have you done this? What can you be?" I can't learn how to know men, or conceal How strange they are to me.
What is surprised, amazement, wonder
100
He felt a graveyard wind go by Cold, cold as was his enemy.
What is a simile
200
"Until I was thirteen and left Arkansas for good, the Store was my favorite place to be."
What is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
200
Hard work pays off when you put in the effort
What is the theme of Flowers for Algernon?
200
Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna.
What is bossy, unappreciative, perfectionist
200
I wish there were some wonderful place Called the Land of Beginning Again, Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches, And all our poor, selfish grieves Could be dropped, like a shabby old coat, at the door, And never put on again.
What is regret, remorse, sadness
200
The morning wind arose And called across the world for day.
What is personification...duh!
300
"It took months of negotiation to come to an understanding with the old man".
What is Gentlemen of Rio En Medio
300
It is important to be sure of something before you take a big leap.
What is the theme of Tears of Autumn
300
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.
What is boastful, ungracious, selfish, oblivious
300
I love you, I really love you! Why are you not talking to me! Did you hear me? I said I love you!
What is desperate
300
She is dead and no longer able to Drink the wine of human love;
What is Metaphor!
400
"Unhappy Woman!"
What is The Story-Teller
400
A second chance in life is an opportunity to become better and to do better
What is the theme of Flowers for Algernon
400
It was gym class and the boys decided to play a fun pickup game of basketball, nothing too serious. They weren't even going to keep score, until Clive insisted on it. The game was pretty close, but soon Clive's team dropped behind a few points. Clive pretty much lost it. He started throwing elbows and fouling people. He pushed one player who was attempting a layup to the ground. Then Clive claimed that the player was doing it for attention. After losing the game, Clive punched his hand against the wall and cursed.
What is competitive, angry, poor sportsman
400
Fruit cannot drop Through this thick air -- Fruit cannot fall into heat That presses up The points of pears And rounds the grapes.
What is dramatic and exaggerated!!!!!!!!!!!
400
Each moment apart takes a year Till we reunite my dear.
What is hyperbole OR exaggeration
500
"She has brown eyes and feathery brown hair that comes to the top of her neck."
What is Flowers for Algernon
500
It is important to speak kindly and live peacefully with one another.
What is the theme of Ms. Ferguson's classroom
500
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives.
What is shrewd, attentive, intelligent
500
Dance there upon the shore; What need have you to care For wind or water's roar? And tumble out your hair Being young you have not known The fool's triumph, nor yet Love lost as soon as won. And he, the best warrior, dead And all the sheaves to bind! What need that you should dread The monstrous crying of wind?
What is The speaker's tone is carefree OR dark
500
After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the Achilles' heel of the team.
What is idiom or allusion
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