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Give an example of something that has been personified and explain how they have been: 

Ex: any animal or inanimate object that has human like qualities (job, goals for the future)

100

Who is the most well known Folk artist from Nova Scotia? 

Maud Lewis

100

What condition did Maud Lewis have that impacted her body? 

Arthritis 

100

What does reciprocate mean? 

To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one 

100

On community day, you could hop on one of these and ride around town

Tractor Ride

200

Give an example of a business that uses Alliteration (not ones that I have used) 

Bed Bath & Beyond, Shake Shack, American Airlines..

200

How much were residents of Africville offered for their homes? What happened to them if they declined the offer? 

$500 was offered to the residents in exchange for their home. If they said no, it was bulldozed anyways. 

200

Where does the Nova Scotia flag have ties to?

Scotland

200

Use Demeanor in a sentence 

His demeanor was off, he had a really bad day. 

200

This clip showed us that using proper sentences is important. What am I from? 

The Office

300

What is meow an example of? 

Onomatopoeia - a formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named 

300

Who was wrongly convicted of murder? 

Donald Marshall Jr. 

300

What is a land acknowledgement? Explain and give an example 

A formal statement recognizing and respecting the Indigenous peoples, who are original stewards of the land 

We acknowledge that we are on Indigenous land.. 

300

Give 4 synonyms for happy

Content, cheery, merry, jolly, gleeful, joyful, delighted,...

300

What school did 4 of the teachers from Explore meet at? 

Acadia University - Mya, Lindsay, Liz, Isaac. 

400

Give an example of a simile AND a metaphor 

Simile: Brave as a lion 

Metaphor: The classroom is a zoo

400

Who is Mary Ellen Robinson? - what was she known for? 

A woman who fought to return Indian status to women whose status was revoked. Beloved and respected elder in her community. 
400

How many Gaelic speakers were there in 1900? How many Gaelic speakers are estimated to be left in Nova Scotia? 

As many as 100 000

1000-2000

400

Homonyms/Homophones/Homographs

Give 2 meanings of suspect

A suspect in a crime - getting carried away in cuffs

Meaning to believe or think that something is likely true without definite proof

400

What is the name of Mya's cat?

Mable

500

What is an idiom? Give an example. What makes it different from simile and metaphor? 

Idioms carry non-literal meanings, when similes and metaphors are used to compare things 

500
Who was Anna Mae Aquash killed by? 

By members of her group (AIM) American Indian Movement - "coworkers"

500

What is a treaty? 

A treaty is a recorded international agreement between states or other subjects of international law 

500

Homographs/Homonyms/ Homophones

Explain 3 ways you can use the word bank/banking differently 

I'm really banking on this going well.

Watch out for the snow bank.

I need to go to the bank.

500

What are the initials of all (5) of the English teachers and all (4) workshop teachers? 

M I L C O E N A M 

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