Fast as a cheetah (Figurative Languages)
A type of figurative language that compares 2 things using the words like or as
Simile
A race in which several team members take turns running to complete the race
Relay
The main character of the story, "Raymond's Run"
Squeaky
Who won the race at the end of the story?
Squeaky
In the olympics, what medal do you receive for winning first place?
Gold
A type of figurative language that means something different than the literal meaning
A person with an exceptional talent
Prodigy
The author of the story, "Raymond's Run"
Toni Cade Bambara
What is the conflict between Squeaky and Gretchen?
They both want to win first place in the race.
How often are the Olympics games held?
4 years
This bag weighs a ton!
Hyperbole
A close friend
Sidekick
The setting of the story:
London, England
Harlem, New York
Sydney, Australia
Los Angeles, California
Harlem, New York
What does Squeaky realize about Raymond?
Squeaky sees potential in Raymond as a runner a decides to coach him.
Which country will the Summer Olympics be held at in 2028?
USA
"I say straight at Gretchen who is, as far as I'm concerned, the only one talking in this ventriloquist-dummy routine."
Metaphor
"But once I spread my fingers in the dirt and _______ over the Get on Your Mark, the dream goes and I am solid again and am telling myself, Squeaky you must win..."
Crouch
Squeaky's social class is from:
Poor
Middle Class
Rich
Poor
Hint: Who is the narrator?
The narrator does not care about other people's opinion of her while Cynthia does mind.
When is May Day usually celebrated?
May 1
The trees danced in the wind.
Personification
"But of course he does, cause if he hang back someone's ________ to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him, or ask him where he got that great big pumpkin head."
Liable
True or False: Raymond has a condition called hydrocephalus.
True
Raymond is cognitively impaired
Showing empathy to others can open opportunities and perspectives
What is Squeaky's real name?
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker