The Westing Game
Angela's life mirrors this character's life. Though Angela doesn't have as tragic of an end.
Violet Westing
What's a linking verb?
It connects the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it.
Who is Ms. Johnson's favorite superhero?
Spider-Man!
What is the following an example of:
"The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
In The Westing Game film, why does Turtle kick people?
She kicks people if they make her mad.
What's the difference between a PN and a DO?
DOs are after an action verb an receive the action.
PNs are after a linking verb and rename or describe the subject.
What is Ms. Johnson's favorite color?
Green or purple.
What is the following an example of:
"Tick! Tock! Tick! Tock! The clock contiuned on."
onomatopoeia
Who was George Theodorakis supposed to marry in the book?
Violet Westing
What are the two types of pronouns we just learned about?
Subject and object
What's Ms. Johnson's favorite holiday?
Halloween
What is the following an example of:
"She sings like an angel."
In the movie, who plays chess with Sam Westing?
Chris Theodorakis
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Does Ms. Johnson like it when the class is loud and talking over her?
Not at all.
What is the following an example of:
"The sun smiled down on us as we walked."
Personification
Was Jake Wexler a bookie in the film?
No, he was a gambler.
What's the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?
Transitive verbs have a direct object
Intransitive verbs don't have a direct object
Why do we use figurative language?
To better express ourselves.