"He whirled and struck the head of the seated man like a melon. The third man scrabbled away like a crab....."
What are two examples of simile?
100
Great strength, big dreams, bleak future.
Who is Kino?
100
"....this pearl is evil. Let us destroy it before it destroys us. Let us crush it between two stones."
Who is Juana?
100
Six
How many credits do you need to become a 10th grader?
200
Descriptive language which connects to the five senses - focuses on how something looks, feels, sounds, smells or tastes.
What is imagery?
200
"And the pearl settled into the lovely green water and dropped toward the bottom....The lights on its surface were green and lovely. It settled down to the sand bottom among the fern-like plants."
What is an example of imagery?
200
Loyal, loving, strong and heart-broken.
Who is Juana?
200
"This pearl has become my soul. If I give it up I shall lose my soul."
Who is Kino?
200
25%
How much does each final count towards my semester grade?
300
Extreme exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect
What is hyperbole?
300
..."they seemed to carry two towers of darkness with them."
What is an example of metaphor?
300
Super crabby and greedy.
Who is the doctor?
300
"Do you keep this pearl in a safe place? Perhaps you would like me to put it in my safe?"
Who is the doctor?
300
January 14th and 15th, 2015.
When do you receive your Power Up laptop?
400
A comparison of two unlike things for effect
What is metaphor?
400
"The sun was behind them and their long shadows stalked ahead........."
What is an example of personification?
400
A life cut short.
Who is Coyotito?
400
"And in it [Juana's shawl] was a small limp heavy bundle. The shawl was crusted with dried blood, and the bundle swayed a little as she walked."
Who is Coyotito?
400
Monday, January 5th, 2015
What is the first day of school for Ms. Meacham?
500
Giving human characteristics to an object or animal
What is personification?
500
No, they never have any money. I, I alone in the world am supposed to work for nothing - and I am tired of it."
What is an example of hyperbole?
500
Conniving trickster who wants money at any cost.
Who is the pearl buyer?
500
"This pearl is like fool's gold. It is too large. Who would buy it?"
Who is the pearl buyer?
500
Monday, March 30, 2015
What is the date of the STAAR EOC test for English 1?