Figurative Language
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Personification
During the fireworks show Lisa Smith shouted "Did you see the heart-shaped one"
During the fireworks show, Lisa Smith shouted, "Did you see the heart-shaped one?"
What is the best way to approach "select all that apply" questions?
Process of elimination
Create an in-text citation for any quote from a book in this room.
Varies.
The first untethered space walk took place from which spacecraft?
Challenger
Description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
Imagery
Correct any punctuation/capitalization errors.
Some of the wizards knew Hermione Granger personally, Others had only known stories about her.
Some of the wizards knew Hermione Granger personally; others had only known stories about her.
What is true about "select the best option" questions?
There will be more than one accurate answer.
Come up with a sequence of transition words for an essay that do NOT include first, second, or in conclusion. Include one for three body points and a conclusion.
Varies
In which decade did The Jackson 5 sign to Motown?
1960s
Contradictory terms placed side by side.
Oxymoron
Select the words parallel to the italicized word.
Harry Potter enjoyed hiking, swimming, and running on the weekends.
hiking swimming
When approaching the essay, what are some things we went over that will probably be required?
Blended writing
Two texts
Explain the three genres of writing. Write a short paragraph using all three. Label.
Varies
Which musical featured the song "I Feel Pretty"
West Side Story
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance
Allusion
Label the independent and dependent clauses of the sentence below.
Though they are a bit crazy, Mrs. Wilson loves her students.
Though they are a bit crazy- dependent
Mrs. Wilson loves her students- independent
How do you approach the chart questions?
Define categories first. Then categorize.
Demonstrate what an essay outline would look like (similar to what I usually put on the board). MUST include all parts of the intro, etc.
Hook, claim, relevance
Point
Evidence
Analysis
Conclusion
Call to action
In which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born?
Austria
A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. In simple words, it is a difference between appearance and reality. There are two basic types. Name both.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Write a sentence in which you can label the subject, direct object, verb, adjective, and properly use a colon.
Varies.
What are ALL of the requirements to go on the incentive trip?
On time
Phone away
Chromebook
Charger
Earbuds
Work Hard
Be positive!
What are all the requirements for a works cited page?
12 pt font
Times new roman
double spaced
alphabetical order
hanging indent
This author (one of Mrs. Wilson's favorites) worked as both a scholar of languages and on the Oxford English Dictionary before writing his bestselling novels. He researched and explained the etymology of words starting with W. Known words of his include “waggle” and “walrus.” For a man of such erudition, it’s somewhat odd that he consistently told reporters “cellar door” was the most beautiful phrase in the English language. Who knows; perhaps it takes a PhD in Old Norse to understand.
J.R.R. Tolkien