Figurative Language
This type of figurative language uses like or as to compare two different things
What is simile?
This character was bitten by a shark and shortly died after.
Who is Ivan?
This class motto is known to be said by J Jonah Jameson from spiderman.
What is "just the facts"?
Mr. Smith went to these two universities.
What is BYU and the U of U?
What is Lion Pride.
This type of figurative language does not use like or as, but uses "is" to compare two different things.
What is a metaphor?
This sibling of Mahmoud was given up to another boat in order to be saved.
Who is Hana?
What is "why does it matter"?
Mr. Smith is originally from this state.
What is California?
Josef's mother did this, which made her fall asleep uncontrollably.
This type of figurative language spells out a sound.
What is an onomatopoeia?
This symbol on the cover of the book could represent a journey or time of transition.
What is a boat?
Every good summary should try and narrow down to this number of "big facts".
What is three (3)?
Mr. Smith used to work at this kind of job.
What is the news or reporter?
Your evaluation next week will have you summarize a chapter of Refugee in a group with this number of people.
What is five (5)?
This type of figurative language gives an object or thing humanlike traits.
What is personification?
Mahmoud and his family landed on this Greek Island.
What is Lesbos?
This phrase refers to the way that television shows summarize previous episodes.
What is "previously on...."?
Mr. Smith's cat is named the following.
Who is Douglas?
This other 8th grade teacher is rumored to be related to Mr. Smith.
Who is Ms. Lancaster?
This kind of figurative language is a simple object or thing that represents more than meets the eye.
What is symbolism or a symbol?
This character is notoriously flirty and might have shown up in two of the three stories we have read so far?
This alternative to summary is longer and drawn out, and not what Mr. Smith is looking for.
What is retelling?
Mr. Smith has an unhealthy relationship with this kind of television show.
What is reality TV?
This new poster in Mr. Smith's room features a play from Shakespeare titled the following.
What is Macbeth?