Short Stories
In the story about Sam McGee, Cap does this to Sam’s body
cremation
Poetic element: a series of words that start with the same sound
alliteration
Who killed Smaug?
Bard
Definition: to follow in order to overtake; to chase
pursue
A person, place, thing, or idea
noun
What story did we read with the famous line “Houston, we’ve had a problem here?”
Apollo 13
When words are used to create pictures in your mind
imagery
What is the name of the creature Bilbo encounters right before he finds the ring?
Gollum
Definition: in a friendly and peaceable manner
amicably
Action or state of being
verb
What type of business did Annie Johnson create in "New Directions"?
food stand
When words are used to make sounds (eek, boom, etc.)
onomatopoeia
What alerts the Lord of the Eagles to the events in the woods?
Voices of the wolves
Definition: difficult to tolerate or accept
unpalatable
The beautiful cat enjoyed sleeping in the sunshine. What part of speech is the word "in"?
Preposition
What type of animal was Rikki Tikki?
a mongoose
The central idea or message an author expresses in a work of fiction, poetry, or drama
Theme
What is Beorn’s special ability?
Skin-changer
Definition: curious or questioning
inquisitive
Definition: be enough or adequate
suffice
Who helped Ahmedi and her mom cross the Pakistani border?
Ghulam Ali
1. To show how things are alike
2. To show how things are different
compare
contrast
What is Gollum's name for his ring?
precious
1. The literal meaning (dictionary definition) of a word
2. The implied meaning (subjective feeling) of a word
1. denotation
2. connotation
The names of specific buildings and monuments must be...
capitalized