Colin/Emmy - Punctuation and Trivia
The dogs collar broke because the owner Jeff was not paying attention.
dog's collar
Which figurative language uses 'like' or 'as'?
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. alliteration
a. simile
What is the purpose of a 'hook' in writing?
What does the prefix 're-' mean?
again
redo, replay, revisit
What is Mr. Congrove's favorite TV show?
a. The Office
b. Seinfeld
c. Modern Family
d. Friends
What is Emmy's favorite TV show?
a. Modern Family
b. High School Musica
c. Fuller House
b. High School Musical
_____________ is when you give non-human objects human characteristics.
a. hyperbole
b. personification
c. alliteration
d. onomotopaeia
b. personification
What part of writing summarizes the key points of the story?
a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Quotation
d. Supporting Detail
b. Conclusion
Where does a prefix and suffix go within a work?
prefix at beginning
suffix at end
What is Mrs. Nessler's husband's name?
a. Chris
d. Ben
c. Eric
d. Brian
c. Eric
What punctuation is missing?
Put your phone away said Mr Congrove
"Put your phone away," said Mr. Congrove.
Is a 'pun' considered figurative language?
The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese!"
Yes!
What is Peytin's favorite TV show?
a. All American
b. Outer Banks
c. Ginny and Georgia
a. All American
In Cheerleading, what is a 'full'?
a. When the entire squad performs at same time
b. When a quad braces for a fall
c. A full-twisting layout
C. A full-twisting layour
What is the largest sea creature?
a. Great White Shark
b. Blue Whale
c. Spotted Octopus
d. Orca Whale
What is Emmy's favorite group?
a. One Direction
b. KPop Demon Hunters
c. Fifth Harmony
b. KPop Demon Hunters
Which song title is the closest to 'hyperbole'?
a. I've got a million dollars - The Greatest Showman
b. Young Blood - 5 Seconds of Summer
c. Blank Space - Taylor Swift
a. I've got a million dollars - The Greatest Showman
a. Persuasive
b. Informational
c. Descriptive
d. Narrative
c. Descriptive
What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis'?
a. opposite of / wrong
b. an action or event
a. a person who is a professional in a field
d. past tense
a. opposite of / wrong
(misread, misunderstand, mistake)
What is the longest river in the world?
a. Amazon
b. Mississippi
c. Nile
d. Delta
c. Nile
Which of these was the most popular album?
a. Harry Styles - As it Was
b. Rolling Stones - Gimmee Danger
c. Michael Jackson - Thriller
d. Dolly Parton - Love Songs
c. Michael Jackson - Thriller
What is the name of the book Cowen is writing?
a. Falling Kingdoms
b. Lost Souls
c. Sunsets
d. The Man in the Window
a. Falling Kingdoms
Where does a 'thesis' go in writing?
a. In the conclusion
b. In the introduction
c. within a quotation
d. in the Works Cited Page
b. In the introduction
Which prefix means 'with'/'together'?
a. re
b.dis
c.pre
d. sym
d. sym
(Symmetry, Sympathy)
Who has the record for the most followers on Instagram?
a. Cristiano Ronaldo
b. Taylor Swift
c. Harry Styles
d. Barack Obama
a. Cristiano Ronaldo