Henrietta Lacks
HeLa Cells
Figurative Language
Random cartoon facts
100

What did the doctor know about Henrietta Lacks?

The barest of facts

100

Why is it called HeLa cells?

First two letters of Henrietta Lacks first and last name

100

What is Imagery?

Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.


(Bonus! what are the five senses)

100

Who are Donald Duck's nephews?

Huey, Dewey, & Louie.

200

What was Henrietta Lacks killed by?

Cervical Cancer

200
What did the HeLa cell accomplish for the scientists

It cured diseases./gave research to cure diseases.

(The major one was Polio).

200

What is personification?

Giving animals or inanimate objects human-like traits.
200

What show stars a bluebird and a raccoon working at a park that is shot off into space in a dome to fight for the existence of the universe with their coworkers?

Regular Show

300

How was the tumor described by Rebecca Skloot?

Quarter Sized and Purpled Shape.

300

What was the nasty rumor that one of the doctors said about the HeLa cell?

That HeLa spread all over the world and killed other cell cultures.

300

What is Juxtaposition?

Comparing two unlike things to reveal something or show the difference

300

What Disney character was once named Steamboat Willie, is a mouse, and became a mascot for Disney?

Mickey Mouse

400

How many children did Henrietta Lacks have?

5

400

What does the Personification of the cells accomplish within the text?

This shows that the cells are as much a character in the story as Henrietta Lacks

400

What does the line about David Lacks accomplish within the narrative around Henrietta Lacks, this question is focusing on words like: "Solitary" "Parked Car" & "Rain Fall"?  (WHAT TONES DO THESE WORDS GIVE?)

A lonely tone.

400

What branch of military did Donald Duck serve?

Navy.


(Bonus!Who took care of of his nephews during this time)

500

Where was Henrietta Lacks buried?

In an unmarked grave behind her childhood home.

500

What does the text say HeLa cells are capable of?

Travel on any surface and across anything.

500

Write down a line of Juxtaposition on your board.

Teacher is the judge
500

In the episode where Spongebob cheats on his driving test, the beginning of the episode Spongebob failed his test: What was his score?

6.


(Bonus! What did he need to score to pass?)

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