The word that describes how I talk with my husband when I don't want my kids to understand.
What is cryptic?
100
Arnold's dog that had to be put out of his misery.
Who is Oscar?
100
zero, rez, loser, geek wierd
What is Arnold's lexicon?
100
Explain why eighth grade students should get more sleep.
What is why?
100
This kind of essay is told from a particular point of view and uses vivid verbs and often dialogue.
What is a narrative?
200
If a coroner has to pull a body out of the ground to further investigate the cause of a death.
What is exhume?
200
The kind of art Arnold uses to help him understand his life better.
What is cartooning?
200
volley, serve, net, charge
What is the lexicon of a tennis player?
200
How do physical education classes help combat teenage obesity?
What is how?
200
The meaning of the Greek prefix "mono."
What is one?
300
This words describes how you performed on a test if you were well prepared and if you performed well.
What is stellar?
300
Arnold's crush.
Who is Penelope?
300
paddle shifter, rumble, exhaust, checker
What is the lexicon of racing?
300
Explain when parents may need to question their childrens' trust.
What is when?
300
This is the kind of irony (there are three) that refers to the knowledge that is held by the audience but hidden from the characters. For example, when we see a person hiding behind a tree, but the character in the movie does not.
What is dramatic irony?
400
Another word to describe a basement.
What is subterranean?
400
Name of town in Washington state where Arnold's reservation is located.
What is Spokane?
400
theme, motif, genre, style, structure, plot
What is the lexicon of literature?
400
How do public schools protect their students from diseases that can be prevented?
What is how?
400
Similes, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification make up this kind of language.
What is figurative?
500
This former vocabulary word explains the bringing together of ideas. It is also the expectation of teachers when you read and write.
What is synthesize.
500
Literary term that encompasses these: Identity, poverty, discrimination, family dysfuntion.
What are themes?
500
economy, health care, jobs, immigration, trade
What is the lexicon of the President?
500
Why do politicians need to be comfortable travelers?
What is why?
500
Writers often play with sounds. This is the repetition of VOWEL sounds within words or syllables. Examples:
moon, bloom, etc.