1st Nine Weeks
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
An Allusion
Name the all the stories we read by Ray Bradbury
A Sound of Thunder, The Pedestrian, and Fahrenheit 451
In an argument essay, what is the paragraph called where the author speaks about the other side of the argument, however they often refute it with points from their own argument?
A counter argument, counterclaim, or rebuttal
What is the largest continent?
Asia
This 10th grade student is on the boys golf team
Asher Taylor
"The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bustling kitchen. Outside, the steady patter of rain mingled with the distant rumble of thunder, while the flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls."
Select TWO sensory phrases from the excerpt appeal to the sense of hearing?
"Steady patter of rain", "distant rumble of thunder", "bustling kitchen"
Which character in F451 makes a great example of what can happen to a person when they heavily rely on technology?
Mildred Montag
Name all 3 rhetorical devices uses in argument writing. These are also used in commercials and advertisements
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
As of 2025, this species of animal was extinct for many, many year. However, now with genetic technology they are back!
The Direwolf
This student has perfect attendance
Haven Elkins
Name all 5 parts of a basic story / personal narrative.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Yes it is a science fiction novel, but what kind of novel is Fahrenheit 451?
A dystopian novel
Though poetry can have themes, messages, and evidence of the the point of the poem... poetry is..
Subjective
Other than George H. Bush and George W. Bush, which other two presidents were father and son?
John and Quincy Adams
These 10th grade students were the finalist for the spelling bee.
Get at least 4 out of 6 correct to earn full credit
Haiden Denney, Kendelynn Napper, Landon Ray, Dekon Alexander, Isac Shotts, and Simon Spires
This scientific theory was a prime example within a short story read. This theory is the idea of the cause and effect and that actions have consequences.
The Butterfly Effect
What was the time period in which Fahrenheit 451 was written and when is suppose to take place?
It was published in the early 1950s, however, it takes place in the future -- maybe the 2020/2030s
What were the major themes in Emily Dickinson poems and what was unique about the way she wrote her poetry?
Emily often wrote about death, nature, and religion. She used dashes/hyphens and capitalized uncommon letters.
What is the periodic symbol for gold?
Au
These students go by different names other than their own. Nickname given by their peers or Ms. Griffith.
(if I don't know it, it's not the answer)
Nick Ray - Chad
Kevin Moore - Jerry
Kenzie Chenoweth - Gezzer
This concept was taught all throughout the first nine weeks. It was a recurring theme within each story/novel we read. This concept is the idea of blending in and going with the confines of society
Conformity
Why is Fahrenheit 451 still a relevant novel today? What about the novel is seen in today's society?
Because book are actually being banned and people are overly reliant on technology. Much of society has lost its love for reading and many people are so engulfed in technology that they do not connect with the real world.
Name all 5 elements that make up a sonnet
14 lines, ends in a couplet, alternating rhyme scheme, 10 syllables in each lines, and often about love.
What is the national animal of Canada?
The beaver
List the students in the 10th grade with the same first name. No it does not have to be spelled the same either. Name at least 6 sets.
Haiden Denney, Haydon Salmons. Morgan Douglas, Morgan Huston. Brayden Corbin, Brayden Diamond, Bryden Crabtree. Lilly Woods, Lilly Martin, Lilly Seymour. Chloe Smith, Chloe Jones. Kaiden Conn, Caden Patton, Cayden Vittitoe, Isaiah Winkle and Isiah White, Katie Ross, Kadee Faught. Kaci Young, Kaci Johnson. Landon Ray, Landon Hicks. Isac Shotts, Isaac May. John Kilgour, John Varney.