Figurative Language
Poetic Goals
Poets
Argument Writing
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100

Identify this figurative language: My hope falls like ashes to the ground.


Simile

100

Describe "tone":

The attitude the author/speaker conveys about a topic through their use of language. 

100

This poet was known for his remarkable sense of wit and humor. He engaged millions of children in reading through his whimsical, rhyming children's books.

Dr. Seuss

100

What do the letters CER stand for?

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

100

What is Mrs. Stanek's favorite beverage?

Diet Coke

200

Identify this figurative language: 

And maybe we got lost in translation
Maybe I asked for too much
But maybe this thing was a masterpiece 'til you tore it all up

Metaphor

200

Identify a poetic technique an author might use to enhance the rhythm of their work?

Rhyme, Alliteration, or Repetition

200

This poet was the youngest person to ever perform at a presidential inauguration. Who is she? 

Amanda Gorman

200

Where in an argument would a reader find a citation?

Evidence

200

Name all of the principals in the building? (3)

Mrs. Wiberg

Mr. Long

Mr. Flinner

300

Identify this figurative language: I can't live without you by my side.

Hyperbole

300

Describe "mood":

The feeling or atmosphere the author creates for the audience through their word choice.

300

This poet was seen as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote the poem "Mother to Son".

Langston Hughes

300

What do you call the background information the writer provides their audience about the text they are discussing?

Context

300

What position in football does Travis Kelce play?

Tight End

400

Identify this figurative language: The wind whispers the names of the fallen.

Personification

400

Describe "theme":

The message about life that the author wants to communicate to the audience. 

400

This famous songstress recently announced an upcoming album involving poets. What is it called?

The Tortured Poets Department

400

What is missing from this evidence?

In the text it states "It's the fire inside you/Let it burn" (The Roots 3-4).

A comma (,) leading into the quoted text. 

400

What is the name of this cartoon bird?

Woodstock

500

Interpret this metaphor:

I am the rose that grew from the concrete. 

The metaphor communicates that the speaker overcame living in harsh, unfavorable conditions and grew/thrived despite them. 

500

What poetic technique (that involves the senses) is most closely tied to creating a mood?

Imagery

500

Many do not realize that this iconic rapper was also an established and well-regarded poet who published numerous poems and collections across his career. Who is he?

Tupac Shakur

500

Which piece of evidence most clearly shows that the speaker never gave up?

But all the time

I’se been a-climbin’ on,

And reachin’ landin’s,

And turnin’ corners,

500

What is Mrs. Udelhoffen's room number?

1336

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