Parts of Speech
Lit Terms
About Ur Teachers
Turpin Trivia
Finish the Lyrics
100

What is a noun?

A person, place, or thing.

100

What is theme?

The general or universal message the writer wants to convey.

100

Where did Mainzer go to college?

The University of Akron

100

What are the official school colors?

Maroon & gold

100

Finish the lyrics to Justin Bieber's song, "Baby."

Said, "There's another" (yo), and looked right in my eyes (uh-huh)
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Said, "There's another" (yo), and looked right in my eyes (uh-huh) My first love broke my heart for the first time, and I was like (yo, uh-huh)

200

What is a verb?

An action word.

200

What is mood?

The overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

200

Where did Roberts go to college?

Miami University

200

Which of the four Turpin principals has the most seniority?

Mrs. Eberhard

200

Finish the lyrics to Jack Johnson's song, "Upside Down."

I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just _____________
I'll share this love I find with everyone

I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone

300

What is an adjective?

A describing word.

300

What is tone?

The author's attitude towards a subject matter, often conveyed through their word choice.

300

What instrument did Mainzer play in school?

The viola

300

What year was Turpin founded?

1976

300

Finish the lyrics to Connie Francis's song, "Pretty Little Baby."

You can ask the flowers, I sit for hours
Tellin' all the bluebirds, the bill and coo birds
Pretty little baby, ___________________

You can ask the flowers, I sit for hours
Tellin' all the bluebirds, the bill and coo birds
Pretty little baby, I'm so in love with you

400

 What is an adverb?

A word that describes or modifies a verb or an adjective.

400

What is symbolism?

When one idea or object represents something in addition to its literal meaning.

400

What year of teaching is this for Roberts?

Year 7

400

Name a sport that has won a state championship.

Boy soccer, girls soccer, girls cross country

400

Finish the lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "See You Again" featuring Charlie Puth.

How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everythin' I went through, you were standin' there by my side
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How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everythin' I went through, you were standin' there by my side
And now you gon' be with me for the last ride

500

What is a conjunction?

A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

500

What is allusion?

When a writer, within a work, references another piece of literature, history, music, art etc.

500

What activity was on the "Meet the Teachers" slideshow for Roberts?

(The question was: 10. Which of these has Mr. Roberts done?)

Wrestled a cow

500

Name one other head principal for Turpin High School besides Mr. Jados.

Dave Spencer, Dave Eby

500

Finish the lyrics to Cynthia Erivo's song, "No Good Deed" from Wicked.

Ugh! What good is this chanting?
I don't even know what I'm reading
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Ugh! What good is this chanting?
I don't even know what I'm reading
I don't even know what trick I ought to try

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