Figurative Language
In the movie Dispicable Me, when the little girl grabs the stuffed animal and yells "It's so fluffy I'm Going to Die!" this is an example of what type of figurative language.
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Idiom
E. Hyperbole
What is D. Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a figure of speech and literary device that creates heightened effect through deliberate exaggeration. Hyperbole is often a boldly overstated or exaggerated claim or statement that adds emphasis without the intention of being literally true.
Example: In the Bruno Mars song "Grenade", Bruno Mars talks about throwing himself on a grenade for love, but means the lengths that he would go to for love, not actually throwing his body on a grenade.
There are 5 paths to a high school diploma in Florida, one of which is the 24-credit program for a standard diploma.
True or False
What is True
The 5 paths to obtaining a high school diploma are the following:
24-credit program
18-credit, Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) option
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway
An International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum
An Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum
Which of the following is the best selling video game of all time?
A. Grand Theft Auto
B. Minecraft
C. Super Mario Brothers
D. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
E. Sponge Bob Diner Dash
What is B. Minecraft
According to Wikipedia, Minecraft, which debuted in 2011, tops the list with sales of 350,000,000 followed by Grand Theft Auto V, with total sales of 215,000,000.
Hillsborough County offers programs that allow high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.
True or False
What is True
Students can participate in dual enrollment programs at Hillsborough Community College (HCC), where they can earn credits that apply toward both high school diplomas and associate or baccalaureate degrees.
There are also programs where students can earn a technical degree while still in high school and the county will pay for it.
If I have an IEP, I can get a waiver excluding me from the graduation requirement for the Algebra I EOC and Reading automatically without having to take either test.
True or False
What is False
Students with an IEP can get a waiver for the Algebra I EOC and Reading requirements for graduation if they have taken each test at least once and received a failing grade.
The IEP team gives the waiver indicating that the results of the first attempt on the exam are no reflective of the true abilities of the student.
According to a statement by Nintendo, Princess Peach and Mario are not a couple.
True or False
What is True
Which of the following is currently one of the highest paying technical degrees?
A. Fry Cook at the Krusty Krab
B. Crew Member for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour
C. Information Technology
D. Dog Food Taster
E. Paranormal Guide
What is C, Information Technology
Per the job website Indeed...
The national average salary for an Information Technology (IT) Technician is $72,812 per year. IT technicians are professionals who provide basic technical support for an organization's hardware and software.
According to Dr. Carrigan's Syllabus, if you turn in a late assignment, you have the same number of days you were absent to turn in the assignment and receive credit.
What is True or False
What is True
According to Dr. Carrigan's syllabus, you have the same number of days as your absence to turn in the assignment, and you risk a 50% reduction in the grade if you do not.
According to the Florida Department of Education, what percentage of students start high school, but do not complete their education and get a high school diploma.
A. 90%
B. 40%
C. 0%
D. 25%
What is B. 40%
In Florida, nearly 40% of high school students do not finish their education. This statistic highlights a significant issue in the state's education system, affecting many students and communities alike.
The inspiration for the video game Pac Man came from a video game designer who picked up a slice of pizza and saw the shape of the remaining pieces.
True or False
What is True
Pac-Man was invented by a game designer who got the idea when he picked up a slice of pizza and saw the shape of his future character in the remaining pieces.
Individuals who have a high school diploma earn 25% more than those who do not have a high school diploma.
True or False
What is True
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers whose highest level of education was a diploma made $853 per week, or just over 25 percent more than those who didn’t finish high school. And earnings improved with every level of education completed.
Negative consequences for students who do not finish a high school diploma include all but the following...
A. Increased Incarceration Rates
B. Lower earnings
C. Increased poverty
D. Limited job opportunities
E. All of the above
What is E. All of the Above
High school dropouts often find it difficult to secure jobs that require a diploma, leading to lower-paying positions or unemployment.
The bestselling video game console of all time is....
A. Nintendo Wi
B. XBox 360
C. Playstation 2
D. Atari
What is C. Playstation 2
According to factsbreak.com, the PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, with over 155 million units sold.
The word "Nintendo" roughly translates to...
A. Leave Luck to Heaven
B. I Like Pandas with Soy Sauce
C. God, I Love Japan
D. Pikachu, I Chose You!
What is A. Leave Luck to Heaven