Pathways Staff
Figurative Language
US History
Social Media
Authors & Artists
100
This Dean of Pathways has a 4th son on the way!
Who is Mr. Micou
100
For example: I'm so hungry I could DIE!; in other words, an extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
100
The wife of America's first black president who also wrote an autobiography called Becoming.
Who is Michelle Obama?
100
This art form is huge on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. According to Instagram's own 2022 trend report, 1 in 3 of teen users are excited to see more of THIS type of challenge in 2022.
What is a dance challenge?
100
Following the popularity of the Harry Potter series, this author has been criticized for her publicized opinions about the LGBTQ community.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
200
This Science teacher adopted a new Huskie this year named Loki.
Who is Mr. Skodack?
200
Definition: giving human characteristics to non-human things
Examples: A talking car or clouds that cry tears of sadness
What is personification?
200
During WWII, this group of Americans were isolated in internment camps throughout California.
Who were the Japanese?
200
The term used to describe a social media content creator with a large following and the ability to "impact" the opinions of others
What is an INFLUENCER?
200
This American rapper, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is the 3rd artist behind Tupac & Lil Wayne to have a chart-topping album while incarcerated.
Who is NBA YoungBoy?
300
This artist is also a math teacher at Pathways.
Who is Ms. Yeo?
300
Definition: A reference to another important person, text, or event in a piece of writing
Example: "Don't care if he in Portland, got them shooters on his trail" - NoCap
What is an allusion?
300
This Renaissance started in the 1920s in this New York City neighborhood and from it emerged musicians, artists and authors like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
300
A term referring to a positive change over time
For example: A creator showing awkward childhood photos before revealing a current clip where they look amazing and confident
What is a Glow-Up?
300
This woman wrote The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose.
Who is Angie Thomas?
400
This teacher, who loves ducks, has been teaching at Pathways the longest.
Who is Mr. Burke?
400
For example: If you throw a cat out of a car window, does it become kitty litter?
What is a PUN?
400
This group, founded in Oakland in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, supported black power and black nationalism. They created community assistance programs serving Free Breakfast for Children and providing health care.
What is the Black Panther Party?
400
This dancer and social-media performer currently has the most followers on TikTok.
Who is Charli D'Amelio?
400
This author, poet, and activist wrote The Long Way Down, All-American Boys, and Stamped from the Beginning the YA version amongst many other fabulous novels and texts.
Who is Jason Reynolds?
500
The name of the DOCTOR at the RAHS clinic.
Who is Dr. Bravender?
500
For example: She sells sea shells down by the sea shore
Definition: Purposeful repetition of a letter sound
What is alliteration?
500
Following the Civil War, this time period (starts with an R), 1865-1877, the US attempted to repair the harm done by the institution of slavery.
What is Reconstruction?
500
Even before Facebook, this early social media site had a huge impact on music sharing. Ms. J briefly participated in this space.
What is MySpace?
500
This famous street artist arranged for a piece of his work that sold for over $1 million to self-destruct right after the sale.
Who is Banksy?