Main Idea
This is the main idea as to why Mama buys a house in "A Raisin in the Sun."
To do the practical thing for her family by making a sound investment that will grow value over time
"Elie heard the darkness whisper to him to give up."
Personification
The (mediocre) pay Kay received for babysitting 5 kids for 12 hours made her upset.
lousy; not enough; minimal
What was the author's purpose in the first lesson in "The Five People"?
To show that all lives are connected
This is the number one sport in the entire world.
What is Futbol or Soccer?
This is the main idea of Heaven in "The Five People."
To understand one's life on earth
Imagery
Tee worked (diligently) in practice so that he could get a day off.
What was the author's purpose in the fourth lesson in "The Five People"?
To show that love never dies; it lives on in memory
NFL players are required to take speed and agility training along with what other class to improve quickness and to prevent injuries.
What is ballet?
This is the main idea of why Eddie's injured leg was important and lesson 2 of "The Five People."
Sacrifice in Necessary
"You burned me more than hot cinders."
Simile
Emma and Victoria were (appalled) by Denize's cruel comments.
shocked; offended
What was the OVERALL author's purpose at the close of "The Five People"?
To show that each person has a story, but all the stories are part of one
This is the OLDEST sport in the world.
What is wrestling?
This is the main idea behind what Elie learns from his dehumanization experience in the Holocaust.
Humans are capable of great violence and discrimination; Humans break down after being starved and mistreated
"Zealous Zach was zesty with Zaria."
Alliteration
The wide river was a (formidable) barrier for the horses to cross.
difficult; hard
What was the author's purpose in using the character of Willie Harris in "A Raisin in the Sun"?
To show that people are willing to scheme and take advantage of others
This is the most popular card game in the world.
What is poker?
This is the main idea behind the symbol of Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the Sun."
Family can look like it's falling apart, but it can also have hope and be saved.
"The cool hotness of her comment made me question everything in my state of clarity."
oxymoron
The uppity people at the party behaved so (superciliously) that Gavin and Cy felt unwelcome and left.
haughty; arrogant; acting better than someone else
What was Elie's purpose in writing his memoir?
To describe what happened to him in WWII so that hopefully it didn't happen again
Which two singers are tied for most popular singers ever in America?
Who are Elvis and Michael Jackson?