Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech 2
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The sun beat down on me like a blaring jackhammer
What is a simile
100
He drew a line as straight as an arrow during his math quiz.
What is a simile
100
His voice spoke low, in as quiet a voice as he could, so as not to wake his baby sister.
What is SPEECH
100
The main character of a story with a problem to solve
What is PROTAGONIST
100
Name a 7th and/or 8th grade language arts teacher
What is 7th: Mr. Wallock, Mrs. Hussain, Ms. Gallagher 8th: Mrs. Buanpane, Mr. Sharma, Mr. Burns
200
I could sleep forever!
What is hyperbole
200
Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings
What is a metaphor
200
As she looked out the window of her advanced math class she dreamed of a day where she could express her love of dance to her disapproving parents.
What is THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
200
The person or force stopping the protagonist from solving his/her problem
What is THE ANTAGONIST
200
a) What is Ms. Greenberg's sister's name? b) What is Ms. Greenberg's favorite food
a) What is Annie b) What are pickles
300
The lion leapt a length unknown to man.
What is alliteration
300
The storm clouds crept across the sky.
What is personification
300
Katherine decided that the freshly washed jeans, the crisp white socks, the matching pink bows, and her brand new sweater would be a perfect outfit for picture day.
What is PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
300
List the order of the events in the plot mountain
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution
300
In which state is the following a real law: It is illegal to lay down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
What is South Dakota
400
Ravenous and savage from its long polar journey, the North Wind is searching for food.
What is personification
400
This paper cut is the worst pain in the whole world.
What is hyperbole
400
Sam was up all night studying for his language arts quiz. He created study guide after study guide, practice after practice. He watched that characterization slideshow 12 times.
What is ACTIONS
400
Part A) The definition of THEME Part B) The theme of the story CHARLES
What is Part A) The sentence containing the life lesson or moral of the story Part B) Identities can take many forms
400
In which state is the following law true: It is illegal to gargle in public places.
What is LOUISIANA
500
The streets called to the marathon runner
What is personification
500
Jane was Christmas morning every day, happy and full of excitement.
What is metaphor
500
Lucy's mom bought her a book called A GIRL'S GUIDE TO HAIR STYLING.
What is attitudes of others
500
Write the FORMULA for CONFLICT
What is The protagonist's goal BUT the antagonist's goal
500
Name three Broadway musicals (one must currently be on Broadway)
SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!!!