Literary Devices
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
Spell the word I give you.
Spontaneous
What does FPPL stand for?
First Peoples Principles of Learning
What is my last name?
Simpson
Give us an example of onomatopoeia.
Boom, crash, bang, splash, etc.
What is an adverb?
An adjective that describes a noun; often they end in "ly".
Spot the spelling error: I thought that you were gonna fall asleep!
Gonna is not a word; should be "going to"
What does TRC stand for and what did the TRC do?
Truth & Reconciliation Committee. They worked to develop the 94 calls to action.
What is one of my all time favourite books?
White Oleander
Name this literary device & give an example: an image, colour, object, or other repeated element that has deeper/symbolic meaning.
Motif. Examples: Harry Potter's scar, the mockingjay in the Hunger Games, the peace symbol, etc.
Identify the errors in this sentence: I love ms alayas class the room is so welcoming.
I love Ms. Alaya's class. The room is so welcoming.
Spot the errors: Your such a good righter!
You're and writer
Name one of the 94 calls to action.
Examples: Investigation of MMIW, prioritization of language revitalization, inclusion of indigenous learning practices, equitable medical care, etc.
What is my cat's name?
Bagheera
Give an example of situational irony.
the whole plot of Shrek
How do you properly use a semicolon?
Semicolons are used to link two related sentences.
Spell the word I give you.
Onomatopoeia
Name one of the FPPL?
Examples: learning involves recognizing the consequences of one‘s actions, learning involves generational roles and responsibilities, learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge, etc.
How many tattoos do I have?
9
Define and give an example of metonymy.
Metonymy: one thing becomes a symbol for another. Example: The White House refers to the government of the USA and the crown refers to the British monarchy.
Give the correct usage of there, their, and they're.
There = physical spaces
Their = possessive
They're - they are
Provide correct grammar for the following sentence: Im really worried about my science grade the teacher talks really fast doesn't give notes and i can't understand him
I'm really worried about my science grade; the teacher talks really fast, doesn't give notes, and I can't understand him!
(will accept similar grammar)
Who is Rita Joe?
A Mi'k'maq poet; we read her poem "I lost my talk"
Name all of my younger brothers (bonus points if you can list them in order)
Kaden, Blake, Jacob, and Micah