Vocabulary
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward. To argue about, especially in a formal manner.
Debate
What form of figurative language is being used?
"Her eyes were as blue as the ocean."
Simile
What is Diondra's main conflict in "The Bronx Masquerade?"
She is torn between her love of art and people's expectation that she play basketball.
Why did Neanderthals go extinct, but humans thrived?
Humans are able to take a long time to mature.
Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation:
I asked Rob Hey did you watch the game last night
I asked Rob, "Hey, did you watch the game last night?"
To stay in place and focus on a task for a period of time
Hunker
What form of figurative language is being used?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Alliteration
In "The Bronx Masquerade," what does Dionadra admire most about Raul?
His confidence in his art, even if it is not the best.
Why can taking risks sometimes be a good thing?
Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation:
I can't believe you ate the last slice of pizza my sister screamed at me
"I can't believe you ate the last slice of pizza!" my sister screamed at me.
Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
Malleable
What form of figurative language is being used?
The wind whispered in the trees.
Personification
In Diondra's poem, what does she ask the reader?
If they would laugh at her if she were to embrace becoming an artist.
What behaviors are common for adolescents?
Being influenced by peers.
Taking risks.
Pulling away from their parents.
Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation:
I looked up at the sky and said I've never seen the stars shine like this before
I looked up at the sky and said, "I've never seen the stars shine like this before."
A general direction in which something is developing or changing. To change or develop in a general direction.
Trend
When you refer to someone as being a "Scrooge," you are using what type of figurative language?
Allusion
Why is Devon embarrassed when Janelle sees him in the library?
He is afraid she will judge him for reading instead of playing basketball.
What do adolescents crave more than children and adults?
Rewards
Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation:
Is this your idea of a joke or are you actually serious I said when I heard the news
"Is this your idea of a joke, or are you actually serious?" I said when I heard the news.
A new idea, method or device; the introduction of something new.
Innovation
What form of figurative language is being used?
"Bite the bullet" "Bury the hatchet"
Idiom
What is the theme in "The Bronx Masquerade?"
To be yourself, regardless of what people expect from you.
What does the human brain lose (and gain) during the adolescent stage?
We lose "gray matter" and gain "white matter."
Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation:
It's not that big of a deal I said to my friend Everything will be fine
"It's not that big of a deal," I said to my friend. "Everything will be fine."