Tuesday's
According to the chapter called The Syllabus, what material was this final class going to cover?
Death
Morrie first realized something was seriously wrong with his health when he could no longer do what activity?
Dance
What is a symptom of ALS?
progressive muscle weakness, twitching, and wasting, usually starting in limbs or with speech/swallowing difficulties. Paralysis and breathing issues.
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using "like" or "as"
Simile
What does ALS not effect?
intelligence/thinking
What happened to Mitch's Uncle?
He died of Pancreatic Cancer
What was Morrie a Professor of?
Sociology
What does ALS attack?
motor neurons / nerve cells
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the plot to create suspense.
Foreshadowing
What was the name of the challenge that raise money for ALS in 2014?
The Ice Bucket Challenge
What career did Mitch originally want to pursue before becoming a famous sports journalist?
A professional musician
Describe Morrie's overall attitude after receiving his ALS diagnosis?
He decided to make the most of the time he had left.
How many years, on average, are people expected to live to live after diagnosis?
2-5 years
Explain Symbolism
Using an object, person, or situation to represent an abstract idea or theme.
What is the first name of the author? What does he prefer to be called?
Mitchell/Mitch
Name something Morrie said to Ted Koppel in his interview.
"I thought you were a narcissist."
What was Morrie’s symptom before he was diagnosed with ALS?
Unexplained falls
How many people get diagnosed with ALS each day
15
Vivid descriptive language that appeals to the physical senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Imagery
What does "text to world" mean?
Connecting reading material to real-world events, history, or global issues.
When Mitch pulled into Morrie’s house for the first time he did not get out of his car to greet Morrie, even though he could see Morrie waiting for him by the house. What did Mitch do instead?
He continue his phone call with his producer
How does Morrie describe ALS using a metaphor in the early pages?
A lit candle that melts your nerves
What does ALS stand for?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Is used to give human characteristics to objects.
Personification
Words that imitate the natural sound of something (e.g., "buzz," "hiss").
Onomatopoeia