Parts of Speech
What describes a person, place or thing?
A noun
What was the name of the poet we studied?
Billy Collins
Who is the name character in Persepolis?
Marji or Marjane
What is the turning point of the story, where the inciting incident is dealt with, often the most exciting part of the story.
Climax
What languages does Ms. Lessem speak?
Spanish and English
What are the two parts of a complete sentence?
Subject and predicate
What is enjambment?
When a thought extends beyond the end of a line or stanza
What is the name of the leader of Iran who is overthrown?
The Shah or Reza Shah
What is the plot of a story?
All the things that happen in the story.
What state is Mr. Kohn from?
Massachusetts
What is the name of the poem we read by George Ella Lyon?
Where I'm From
My eyes were waterfalls.
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
What country does Iran go to war with in Persepolis?
Iraq
What are the five senses?
taste, touch, sight, smell, hearing
What is the address of the Francis K Lane building?
999 Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn NY
On, over, through, with, before, etc.
The place where a poem changes in some way to drive it towards your conclusion is called a...
What do Marji's parents smuggle her back from Turkey?
Band posters (Iron Maiden and Kim Wilde)
What should you include in your memoir in order to help your reader understand your actions, and build an emotional impact?
Thoughts and feelings.
What is Mr. Kohn's dog's name?
Cala
What is the name of the pizza man we wrote a profile about?
Domenico DeMarco
How many syllables are in a haiku?
17
What were the old women who patrolled the streets for people breaking the religious laws called?
Guardians of the Revolution
In general, what is the proper balance between the three types of sentences?
Telling and Description: 50%
Dialogue: 25%
Thoughts and Feelings: 25%
What are our school's core values (you must name at least 3)?
Collaboration, Accountability, Compassion, Respect, Follow Through, Pride of Purpose