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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
SHORT ANSWERS
BODY PARAGRAPHS
POTPOURRI
100
These are stories that explain why things are they way they are.
just-so stories
100
I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like victory.
simile
100
Explain what Narcissus is punished for and what form the punishment takes.
He spurns the love of others and therefor his punishment is to fall in love with someone (himself) who can never love him in return.
100
The first sentence should do what?
Present the topic.
100
What is the biggest thing a blue whale can swallow? a. a large mushroom b. a small car c. a grapefruit d. a person
a grapefruit
200
Why does Minerva challenge Arachne to a weaving contest?
Arachne didn't give Minerva credit for her talent.
200
The soccer goalie was a brick wall, nothing got by him.
metaphor
200
How does Edward act when at home and why?
He is bored an drinks. He probably misses going on adventures, though William also speculates that he missed Jenny Hill.
200
You must include this in a body paragraph to support your point.
direct evidence (a quote)
200
How many senses does a human being have?
nine sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch thermoception - sense of heat equilibrioception - sense of balance proprioception - body awareness (sensing where your hands and feet are) nociception - sense of pain
300
What was Icarus's mistake?
He flew too close to the sun.
300
Apollo gives Midas donkey ears when he claims that Pan's music is better.
symbolism
300
Does Cordelia deserve to be banished? Why or why not?
Should she tell her father the truth? Should she have known how he would react? When should you say one thing or the other?
300
What should be longer, the quote or the explanation?
the explanation.
300
Which of the following are berries? a. strawberry b. raspberry c. peach d. watermelon
watermelon a berry is a fleshy fruit containing several seeds bananas, tomatoes oranges, lemons, cucumbers, grapes peppers are berries
400
How do the gods find out that Prosperpina ate food while in the underworld?
a boy tattle-tales on her.
400
The city never sleeps.
personification
400
What could the dog symbolize in the "Town with No Name?"
Fate? the risks one takes to achieve their dreams?
400
A strong explanation should mention what to help explain the quote's meaning?
Specific word choices from the quote itself.
400
What are Cinderella's slippers made from?
squirrel fur the story is French. when translated to English, mistook vair - fur for verre - glass
500
Why does Phaeton go to find Phoebus in the first place?
He wants to find out if Phoebus is actually his father.
500
This suitcase weighs a ton!
hyperbole
500
What do Greek myths say about listening to others advice?
It's a good idea. ie. Phaethon, Icarus, Midas, Pluto
500
How should you end a body paragraph?
tie it back to your initial point (thesis)
500
Which African mammal kills more humans than any other?
the hippopotamus
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