Mrs. W
Figurative language
Writing
Identity
Mr. Vega
100
What languages does Mrs. W speak?
English & Polish
100
Name the figurative language: The leaves danced into the night
Personification
100
In argumentative writing, a writer takes a stance on a subject, what is the name of their "opinion" ?
Claim
100
True or False: Identity is the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
True
100
How many languages does Mr. Vega know? Which one(s)
English and Spanish.
Hoping to learn another...
200
What does Mrs. W call her husband? List two options.
Baby, Baby daddy, Mike, & My mans
200
This is an example of WHAT kind of figurative language?
You are my sunshine!
Metaphor -- comparing a person to sunshine WITHOUT using "like or as"
200
When citing an external source, what kind of format do we use?
a)APA b) MLA c) Chicago style
b) MLA
200
True or False: Things like your hobbies and taste in movies/music have an affect on your identity
True
200
Where is Mr. Vega from
Mexico
300
What are Mrs. W's kid's names?
Ethan & Max
300
This is an example of what kind of Figurative language? "His hair was as bright as the sun"
Simile- compares using "like or as"
300
What is a counterclaim ?
The opposing viewpoint to the original claim.
300
What does it mean to be an American?
(Answers may vary) ;)
300
What countries has Mr. Vega visited
Mexico & Japan
400
What does Mrs. W think is the most important quality to have as a human?
Loyalty
400
Name the figurative language: I tried to stay away from it, but I couldn't help it chocolate is my Achilles heel
Allusion, reference to Greek mythology
400
Explain what the purpose of the rebuttal is.
Re-focus the writing to the original claim, helping you build credibility and strengthen your argument
(Helps debunk, shows you can aknowledge something outside your original point)
400
Can someone else define my identity for me?
Yes and No, they can define your identity from their perspective but only YOU can say who YOU ARE.
400
Does Mr. Vega prefer to read or to write?
Writing
500
What is Mrs. W's dog's name?
Oliver
500
Name the Figurative language: Spill the beans | she gave me the cold shoulder
Idiom -- a phrase with a meaning that's implied from the individually used words combined.
500
State the order/format of an argumentative writing body paragraph
-Topic Sentence - claim
-Evidence
-Reasoning
-Counter claim/counter argument
-Rebuttal
- Bridge/closing statement
500
What affects your identity as an American
Background, physical appearance, gender, likes/dislikes, etc.
(At least 2 from the list)
500
What is Mr. Vega's no-rest, non-stop push-up record
100 Push-ups