Characters
What was the name of the guard who beat up Pavel?
Lieutenant Kotler
What is the definition of "plaudits"?
applause, enthusiastic praise or approval
"Karen is smart" is a form of what type of characterization?
direct
How many loaner computers did Mr. Emmich have during the school year?
two
When a poem doesn't follow a set rhyme pattern or have an obvious structure it's called?
free verse
What was the name of the girl Victor was trying to impress in "Seventh Grade"?
Teresa
What is a "laggard"?
A person who moves slowly or falls behind.
What children's story did we read to learn about characterization?
Cat in the Hat
What did Mr. Emmich dress up as for Halloween?
cowboy with guitar
A three-line stanza is called what?
tercet
What were the names of the three snakes that Rikki killed?
Nag, Nagaina, Karait
True or False: "Preclude" means to argue or state something.
False: Preclude means to make impossible, prevent, shut out.
What does STEAL stand for? (Must have all 5)
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks
A student made an animated version of which story?
Thank You, Ma'am
When the vowel sounds between words rhyme, it's called what?
assonance
How old was Roger in "Thank You, Ma'am"?
14 or 15
"Detriment" means A) disagreement B) harm or loss C) a noisy fight D) to make impossible
B) harm or loss
Solve this rhyme time: interstellar relay
What did we do a practice run for in the beginning of the year but then never actually did for real the rest of the year?
"Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" is an example of what type of poem?
villanelle
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
Name as many of the 6 signposts as you can (500 for each).
1) Contrast & Contradiction 2) Aha Moment 3) Wise Words 4) Memory Moment 5) Tough Question 6) Again and Again
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 (Apology, Appreciation, A-ha)
How many syllables are in one iamb and how many syllables are in one iambic pentameter?
2 and 10