Characters We Know
Literary Techniques
Places We Know
Grammar RULES
Do You Even Know Me?
100

This character had a "HO-HO" wrapper thrown at her while on the bus.

Who is.. Melinda Sordino.

100

Identify the literary technique used in this sentence:

When the building was on fire, her voice was a siren and carried over all the noise.

What is... metaphor.

100

This is where Odysseus is from.

What is... Ithaca.

100

Define what an "adverb" is?

What is... a word that describes an action. 

100

Nearly every morning, I am....

What is... late :).

200

This character is known for his emotional outbursts, which makes his girlfriend veryyy uncomfortable.

Who is... Wade Ripple.

200

Which literary technique is used in this quote: 

"We are the Wombats, woozy, wicked Wombats! Worried, withdrawn, weepy, weird Wombats." Melinda, page 69

What is... Alliteration.

200

This is where Romeo and Juliet are from.

What is... Verona. 

200

Fix this sentence:

i love butterflys cuz they cause me tranquil.

What is... 

I love butterflies because they cause me tranquility.

200

How old am I?

What is... 26 years old.

300

This character is General Zaroff's henchman/body guard.

Who is... Ivan.

300

Define the three forms of irony.

What is... 

1. Dramatic Irony: I know something you don't

2. Situational: The situation is unexpected.

3. Verbal: Sarcasm

300

This is the name of the high school Melinda attended.

What is... Merryweather High.

300

Write a compound sentence using the word "inconspicuous".

What is ... The cat tried to be inconspicuous but her claws were too loud on the wooden floor.

300

What kind of pet do I have?

What is... a grey cat named Pepa.

400

This character goes with the Nurse to talk to Romeo.

Who is... Peter.

400

Which literary technique is being used here and why:

"Within the infant rind of this weak flower/ Poison hath residence and medicine power:/ For this, being smelt, with that part cheers each part;/Being tasted, stays all senses with the heart./Two such opposèd kings encamp them still..."

What is foreshadowing because F.L is talking about a poisonous flower and Romeo dies of poison.

400

This island in The Odyssey is known for its flowers and their addictive properties.

What is... The Island of the Lotus Eaters.

400

Write a complex sentence using the noun form of "mutinous".

What is... Because the captain was selfish, the pirate crew formed a mutiny.

400

Where did I go to college?

What is... SUNY New Paltz.

500

These characters were the main suitors in The Odyssey. (It gives dumb and dumber)

Who are... Antinous and Eurymachus.

500

What does 3rd POV omniscient mean?

What is... the narrator is knows EVERYTHING about EVERYONE (pronouns are he/she/they).

500

This is the old term for Greek people. 

What is... Acheans. 

500

What does FANBOYS stand for?

What is... For, And, Nor, But, Or , Yet, So.

500

What was my job before becoming a teacher?

What is... a crew trainer at McDonalds.

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