Figuratively Speaking
Compares two different things using the words like or as.
What is a simile?
The word used to follow the common expected rules and protocols; academically and socially.
What is etiquette?
Theme, plot, settings, character, conflict, resolution, POV
What are elements of a story?
The the acronym "IYKYK" stands for this in internet culture.
What is "If You Know, You Know".
The number of stars on the American flag?
What is 50 stars?
Makes or suggests a direct comparison without using the words like or as.
What is a metaphor?
A proper sentence will contain specific marks to help indicate how the sentence should be read.
What is punctuation?
Formal style of language used primarily in educational settings.
What is Academic Language?
The Swifties.
What are Taylor Swift fans commonly referred to?
(What are Taylor Swift Fans called?)
These are the people honored on Memorial Day.
Who are all members of the military who passed away while serving their country?
Giving human characteristics to nonhuman or abstract things.
What is personification?
A preposition always before this part of speech in a sentence.
What is a noun?
In this narrative style, the writer is speaking directly to the reader.
What is 2nd person?
(What is 2nd person POV?)
This Pop/Rhythm &Blues artist 'Queen' dropped a hit country-pop album in 2024, blending genres and breaking streaming records?
Who is Beyoncé?
These steps followed for memorial day: at half-staff until noon, then raised to the top.
What is the way an American flag should be raised at sunrise on Memorial Day?
A commonly used phrase or expression that, when taken as a whole, has a meaning that differs from the literal meanings of the individual words.
What is an idiom?
The subject and verb number (singular/plural)must be in agreement.
What is subject-verb agreement.
A concise sentence that summarizes the main point or central claim of an essay, research paper, or speech.
What is a Thesis Statement?
In the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario is voiced by this Hollywood actor?
Who is Chris Pratt?
This bright red flower is traditionally worn or placed on graves on Memorial Day to honor fallen heroes.
What is a red Poppy
A type of communication that does not use a word’s strict or literal meaning.
What is Figurative Language?
The correct word order in used in grammar.
What is syntax?
Argumentative Essay
What type of essay that gives the writer's opinion?
(Or... shows the writer's opinion?)
This was the highest-grossing prize pool in esports history, reaching an impressive $40 million?
What is The Fortnite World Cup?
Decoration Day.
What was Memorial Day was originally called when it was first celebrated over 150 years ago?