In a Sentence
Use the word "minor" in a sentence
What type of figurative language is this?
The test was as easy as pie.
Simile
Write a metaphor about school
For example: School is a map—sometimes the path is clear, sometimes it twists and turns, but every lesson is a step toward discovering where you’re meant to go.
Who was the English general during the battle on the Plains of Abraham?
James Wolfe
Give me two synonyms for the word "abominable"
Ex: Terrible/Awful
Use the word "elated" in a sentence
The team was elated when they won the game!
What type of figurative language is this?
Silly students scribbled sloppy sentences.
Alliteration
Write a personification about the wind.
For example: The wind whistled through the windows of the room.
Which population suffered an "expulsion?"
Acadians
Give me two synonyms for the word "colossal"
Ex: Big/Gigantic
Use the word "monumental" in a sentence
Winning a Nobel Prize is a monumental achievement
What type of figurative language is this?
School is a rollercoaster of emotions.
Metaphor
Write a hyperbole about a sibling.
For example: My brother is the most annoying person on the planet.
Define a "siege"
A siege is a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town, fortress, or stronghold, cutting off supplies and attempting to force a surrender.
Give me two synonyms for the word "trivial"
Ex: Unimportant/Minor
Use the word "congenial" in a sentence
I have a congenial relationship with my friends
What type of figurative language is this?
The books whispered secrets of the past to anyone who would listen.
Personification
What are 6 examples of onomatopoeia.
Boom, clang, smash, bang, splash, crunch
Explain why the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was important for Canada's history.
"Bloodiest battle in history"
We are a primarily English speaking country.
End to the English/French conflict
Give me two synonyms for the word "melancholy"
Ex: Gloomy/Sad
Use the word "morose" in a sentence
She was morose and silent after losing the game.
What type of figurative language is this?
I have a mountain of homework to finish tonight!
Hyperbole
Write an alliteration with at least 5 "g" sounds.
Good grades grow great goals.
What is the name of the Odawa leader that staged war against the English?
Pontiac
Give me two synonyms for "auspicious"
Ex: Promising/Fortunate