Figurative Language
Crash Course 1
Crash Course 2
Writing
Short Stories
100

"His heart pounded like a drum" is an example of a...

Simile 

100

What is Romeo's last name in "Romeo and Juliet"

Montague

100

What is Juliet's last name in "Romeo and Juliet"

Capulet 

100

What key do you use to Indent a paragragh?

Tab

100

In the personal narrative "The Circuit" what did Mr. Leima promise to teach Panchito?

The Trumpet

200

"My dad will kill me if he finds out I failed my math test"

Hyperbole

200

In the Great Gastby, what did Gatsby stare at from his dock every night?

The Green Light

200

In what decade was "The Great Gastby" Set?

The 1920's

200

Define "Incident"

The central piece of action that is the focus of the narrative. (What happened?)

200

In the story "My Superpowers" what sports team was on the the narrators Cap?

The Chicago Cubs

300

"The leaves danced in the wind" is an example of 

Personification

300

What is the name of the host of "Crash Course Literature"?

(Double points if you can also name one of his books)

John Green.

300

The period of time where alcohol was illegal in America was called ... 

Prohibition

300

Define "Response"

The immediate emotions and actions associated with the incident. (what did you do?)

300

In the story "The Jacket" what color was the titular jacket?

Hint: Think fruit

guacamole-colored jacket

400

"A good friend is a cozy blanket, offering comfort and warmth" is an example of a ...

Metaphor 

400

What is the name of the rhythmic pattern of syllables that Shakespeare wrote in?

Iambic Pentameter

400

What was the name of the town that "Romeo and Juliet" was set in?

Verona, Italy

400

Define "Reflection"

A description that explores the significance of the incident.

400

What are the names of the two main characters that we get different points of view from in the story "Flipped"?

Bryce and Juli

500

In Jim Croce's song "Big, Bad, Leroy Brown" the lyrics:

 "Badder than old King Kong
Meaner than a junkyard dog"

Are an example of what type of figurative language.

Hyperbole 

500

Who wrote The Great Gastby?

F. Scott Fitzgerald 

500

Name the term used to describe the message that the Author wants the reader to take away from a text.


Hint: The author may be dead.

Authorial Intent

500

When writing Dialogue when do you start a new paragraph? 

Whenever a different speaker talks.

500

A set of works that are considered to be the best and most representative of a literary or cultural tradition.

Hint: The Classics

The Literary Canon 

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