Characters
What was the name of the girl Victor was trying to impress in "Seventh Grade"?
Teresa
What is the definition of "plaudits"?
applause, enthusiastic praise or approval
What is the name of the first sentence of a body paragraph?
topic sentence
How many loaner computers does Mr. Emmich have?
two
A haiku often has what in the last line to surprise the reader?
the turn
What was the name of the guard who beat up Pavel?
What is a "laggard"?
A person who moves slowly or falls behind.
An introduction paragraph should contain what 3 things?
introduction, background information, thesis
In what place did Room 205 finish in the holiday door decorating competition?
3rd
A two-line stanza is called what?
couplet
What were the names of the two cobras that Rikki killed? (Hint: husband & wife)
Nag and Nagaina
True or False: "Preclude" means to argue or state something.
False: Preclude means to make impossible, prevent, shut out.
In an RST essay, what word means to combine two pieces of evidence to make one point?
synthesize
What did Mr. Emmich dress up as for Halloween?
cowboy with guitar
When the vowel sounds between words rhyme, it's called what?
assonance
Who is older: Martin (Elevator) or Roger (Thank You, Ma'am)?
Roger (14 or 15) is older than Martin (12)
"Detriment" means A) disagreement B) harm or loss C) a noisy fight D) to make impossible
B) harm or loss
In a literary analysis essay, what is the term for a word or phrase that helps us switch from one text to another?
transition
Which student made an animated version of which story? (Need both names)
Arjun / Thank You Ma'am
A villanelle poem has how many lines?
19
Name as many members of the Bittering family as you can from "Dark They Were & Golden-Eyed." (500 per name)
Harry (the dad), Cora ( the mom), and their 3 children Dan, Laura, and David
True or False: "Wanton" is the opposite of justified and responsible.
True
What is another word for "commentary"?
analysis, opinion, interpretation, insight, reflection, explanation, elaboration
What is the name of the class exercise that Mr. Emmich tried out for a few Fridays and then completely abandoned? (500 for the nickname; 500 extra for correct words)
AAA or Apology Appreciation A-ha
How many syllables are in one iamb and how many syllables are in one pentameter?
2 and 10