Figuratively Speaking
Melvin's and Geo's grudges about Jeopardy weighed on them like bricks.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Mr. Scrooge was visited by a ghost at 12:00 am.
He was visted by another ghost at 1:00am.
Then he was visited by a third ghost at 2:00am.
Which signpost do you see here?
Again and Again.
On the ......... day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree!
First
"I'm gettin nuthin' for Christmas. Snuck a frog in sister's bed. Somebody snitched on me. I'm gettin' nuthin' for Christmas, cuz I ain't been nuttin but bad."
Is the bolded part claim, evidence or reasoning?
Claim
This character is adventurous. They want to keep exploring even though the doors are unmarked. This character is adventurous because he wants to find out what lies ahead.
Martin
What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Angel remembered that Gene's birthday was only a few days away so he stopped to pick up a present.
What signpost is this?
Memory Moment
...............on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire
Later
"I'm gettin nuthin' for Christmas. I made Tommy eat a bug. Somebody snitched on me. I'm gettin' nuthin' for Christmas, cuz I ain't been nuttin but bad."
Is the bolded part claim, evidence or reasoning?
Evidence
This character is cautious. He is unsure of whether to explore the spooky basement. Therefore he is cautious.
Lucas
"The tunnel grew spookier as roots extended from the dirt walls like ghostly fingers"
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." -The Grinch
Which signpost do you see here?
Aha! Moment.
....... comes the stocking of little Will. Oh just see a glorious fill!
Next
"I'm gettin nuthin' for Christmas. I made Tommy eat a bug. Somebody snitched on me. I'm gettin' nuthin' for Christmas, cuz I ain't been nuthin but bad."
Is the bolded part claim, evidence or reasoning?
Reasoning
Adrian, Jesus, and Angel played a pick up game of basketball with Gene, Jeremy, and Isaiah. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
Idiom
Mrs. S and Miss Emily advised the students to dress warmly for the upcoming winter weather.
Words of the wiser
........one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then
"You'd better watch out you better not cry"
Claim Evidence or Reasoning?
Claim
The students waited with baited breath to hear Harmony's watch alarm go off.
What type of figurative language is this?
Idiom
Harmony took Gene's cookie when Gene wasn't looking. Gene was very upset when he found his missing cookie. Harmony wasn't sure if she should say anything.
Tough question
.......Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very ......day you gave it away!
Last and next
Mr. and Mrs. McCallister are the real villains in Home Alone. They left their son at home and didn't even notice. They're the real villains because good parents would never do this.
Evidence