Parts of Speech
What is an Adjective? Give an Example
A word that describes a NOUN.
Diagram this correctly:
Julia loves spicy food.
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The Name of the Faun who doesn't end up kidnapping Lucy
Mr. Tumnus
What makes Jonas different from his friends even before the Ceremony of Twelve?
"Seeing Beyond" or "The Capacity to See Beyond"
Why is the third wish never explained in detail in "the monkeys paw"
To create suspense, and let the reader guess what it might be
What is a line of poetry?
A ROW of words in a poem
What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
SOYBEANS
What is a pronoun? Give an example
A word that TAKES THE PLACE of a noun
Diagram this correctly:
The people are very angry
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This is the name of the school Stargirl attends and the place where most of the story takes place.
Mica High School
Why is love considered dangerous in Jonas’s community?
Because it leads to pain and choices
Why does General Zaroff hunt people instead of animals?
Animals are too easy
What is ALLITERATION?
When the same sound is repeated at the beginning of multiple words together.
What famous artist cut off his own ear?
Vincent Van Gogh
What is an adverb? Example.
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb
Diagram this correctly:
The scared man threw his lunch at the bully.
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What is "the secret" in Hatchet
The mom is cheating on the dad.
Why is Jonas not allowed to apply for release?
Because it would release the memories
What strange detail does Billy the young man notice about the guestbook in the short story "The Landlady"
What is the repetition of similar ending sounds in words called
A Rhyme
Which planet has the most Moons?
SATURN
What is an interjection? Example.
A word or group of words which shows STRONG EMOTION.
Diagram the following sentence:
After the ballgame, Susie was incredibly sad in her heart.
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Where does Tod write his journal?
In detention
Why does the Giver stay behind when Jonas leaves?
To help the community deal with the memories
How much money is offered to Norma and Arthur if they push the button (IN THE STORY VERSION NOT THE TV)
$50,000
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A comparison of two unlike things NOT using like or as, usually using "is".
Which US state was the last to join the union?
Hawaii
What is a preposition? Give 5 Examples
A word that shows the relationship between a noun and some other word in the sentence.
Diagram the following sentence:
During the storm, the giant boat and the fishes rocked wildly in the dark blue waves.
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What is Peeta's job before the Hunger Games
A Baker
What rule in Jonas’s instructions shocks him the most?
"you may lie"
How does Rainsford defeat General Zaroff?
What type of imagery is GUSTATORY IMAGERY?
What is the smallest country on the planet?