Figurative Language
"Long Way Down"
Transition Words
Parts of an essay
Classroom Culture
100

This is a comparison that uses like or as.

What is a simile?

100

This is the first person Will meets on the elevator? 

Who is Buck?

100

Another word for "and" is 

What is also, in addition, furthermore (or anything else that the teacher agrees fits)?

100

The first paragraph of the essay called this. 

What is the introduction? 

100

These words should be avoided in the classroom? 

What is curse words or profanity? 

200

Boom, buzz, and bang are all examples of 

What is onomatopoeia? 

200

Will's first kiss, who died when she was 8 years old at the playground.

Who is Dani? 

200

Name a transition that lets the reader know you're about to end or sum up your ideas. 

What is "in conclusion" (or anything that teacher says fits). 

200

The last paragraph of the essay is called this. 

What is the conclusion? 

200

This is the first thing we do every class period. 

What is bellwork or do-now? 

300

"Ticked tongue to teeth" is an example of what form of figurative language? 

What is alliteration? 

300

This symbol for fear and anxiety happens when Will goes down another floor.

What is cigarette smoke?

300

Give a transition word that would fit in between the following 2 sentences. 

I love going to the movies. _________ going to a dance club sounds horrible. 

What is however (or anything else that fits according to the teacher) 

300

This statement is developed over the entire essay, and it is located in the introduction paragraph. 

What is the thesis statement? 

300

This is Mrs. Turick's coteacher?

Who is Mrs. Wagner? 

400

"She is a pitbull" is an example of what form of figurative language? 

What is a metaphor? 

400

He puts a gun to Will's head in the elevator.

Who is Pop? 

400

Name a transition word that allows you to add more information or ideas. 

Also, in addition, furthermore (or anything else that the teacher agrees fits)

400

In what paragraph do you restate the main points of your body paragraph and restate your thesis statement. 

What is the conclusion? 

400

This is where you should check to see if you have Buchtel Bucks. 

What is Kickboard? 

500

This is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself? 

What is a symbol? 

500

One possible theme in "Long Way Down" is 

What is breaking the cycle of violence is possible (or anything else the teacher says is correct)

500

Another word for "but" is 

What is however (or anything else the teacher says is correct).

500

These paragraph(s) contain support and evidence to back up your thesis statement? 

What is body paragraph(s)?

500

This is the number of minutes in between classes. 

What is 5? 

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