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Parts of Speech
Figurative Language
Figurative Language 2
Literature
Main Idea
100
a person, place, or thing. Examples: dog, Hilary, school
What is a noun
100
a comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile
100
a reference to a well-known literary figure. Example: "He is a real Romeo"
What is an allusion
100
The main character and protagonist in "The Odyssey"
Who is Odysseus
100
Summer is the best season. There is no school, it is warm out, and you get to go on trips. There are also cuter clothes in the summer time because you don't have to conform to a dress code.
What is Summer is the best season
200
Any action word. Examples: Jump, think
What is a verb
200
an implied comparison NOT using "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor
200
The overall feeling of a peice of writing
What is tone or mood
200
The author of "The Odyssey"
Who is Homer
200
The driving age should be raised to 18. 16 year olds are not mature enough to drive. They get in more car crashes than any ofther age group. 18 year olds are more responsible and mature than 16 year olds.
What is the driving age should be raised to 18
300
describes a noun. Examples: pink, pretty, funny
What is an adjective
300
Giving human like qualities to a non-human thing
What is personification
300
words or objects that stand for other words or objects.
What is symbol
300
Who was the goddess who transformed Odysseus into a beggar?
Who is Athena
300
Cute. Cuddly. Fuzzy. Puppies are the best pet. They are sweet and loyal companions. Treat them right and you will have a lifelong friend.
What is puppies are the best pet
400
Describes a verb and tells how the action was performed. Examples: quickly, carefully
What is an adverb
400
An extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole
400
When something happens the opposite of what is expected
What is irony
400
Who turned Odysseus' men into pigs?
Who is Circe
400
Tim Tebow is a great role model. He shows integrity both on and off the field. In his free time, he works with charities and gives back as much as he can. He stays out of drama and negative places. Everyone should aspire to be like him.
What is Tim Tebow is a great role model
500
Used in place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it, they
What is a pronoun
500
words that resemble sounds, such as "hiss" and "buzz"
What is onomatopoeia
500
Language specific expressions that would make no sense if you hand't heard them before. Example: Who let the cat out of the bag?
What is an idoim
500
The wife of Odyseus
Who is Penelope
500
Sometimes too much of a good thing can be very bad. Vitamins are an important part of your diet. However, if you take too much of it, you can get nauseous. Make sure you do not exceed 10,000mg a day.
What is make sure you take the right amound of vitamins