"Name It"
BOOM! POW! SPLAT!
What is an onomatopoeia?
Personification
What is "The streets are calling me!"
(The student states a phrase where they give human characteristics to an object or idea.)
I could eat an entire horse.
Bonus: Name the Figurative Language(s) used
What is one figurative language.
Bonus: Hyperbole
The truth was like a bad taste on his tongue.
What is, he told lies or he did not like to tell the truth.
Bonus: Simile
The title of the Unit
What is, "Dreaming in America", NOT the American Dream.
The ability for anyone to become rich, famous, and powerful.
Bonus: Example
What is, "Rags to Riches"
Bonus: Jay Z, Oprah Winfrey
Ms. G is as sweet as pie.
What is a simile?
Hyperbole
What is, "My house is a million miles away"?
(Student states phrase that exaggerates to show strong feeling or effect)
Silence crept into the classroom, while the lesson was taking forever.
Bonus: Name the Figurative Language(s) used
What is two figurative languages used.
Bonus: Personification and Hyperbole.
The candle flame danced in the dark.
What is, the candle created light in the dark.
The belief that any one, regardless of where they are born, or into what class, can attain their own version of success.
Doesn't happen by chance, requires you to take risk and work hard.
What is, the American Dream.
To be able to go to college, get a job, and love who you choose to love.
What is, Land of Opportunity
My bed is calling my name!
Personification
Metaphor
What is "Men are dogs"
(Student states a phrase that makes a comparison without using "like" or "as").
Janet danced forever, the party died as soon as she left.
Bonus: Name the Figurative Language(s) used
What is, two figurative languages used.
Bonus: Hyperbole and personification
The shoes are killing me.
The shoes make my feet hurt.
Bonus: Hyperbole
The overall purpose of texts, the author's message to the reader.
What is central idea, or theme?
The ability to gain knowledge from childhood to adulthood. Attain any position, in any field for financial gain and success.
What is, jobs and education?
A form of "word play" in which words have a double meaning.
What is a pun?
Idiom
What is "Don't be a stick in the Mud!"
(Student states a phrase that isn't meant to be taken literally).
The time square was buzzing like a beehive when I glided through on glittery clouds. They say, I'm about as awesome as a flying giraffe.
Bonus: Name the Figurative Language(s) used
What is, Two figurative languages were used.
Bonus: Simile and hyperbole.
Scars are the road map to the soul.
What is, The things people go through play a huge role in defining an individual.
Bonus: Metaphor
When you use a word or phrase that doesn't have its normal, everyday, literal meaning.
What is figurative language?
Skill plus effort.
(Hint: Another word for Rewards)
What is, "Meritocracy"?
When two words are put together that contradict each other.
What is an Oxymoron?
Proverb
What is, "early bird gets the worm"?
(Student states a figurative phrase in which a bit of "wisdom" is given.)
Susan arrived to the grocery store with an army of children. They were as wild as monkeys in a jungle. BOOM! One fell into the apple stand. I guess an apple a day, keeps the doctor away!
Bonus: Name the Figurative Language(s) used
What is, Five figurative languages used?
Bonus: Hyperbole, simile, onomatopoeia, proverb, and pun.
I rather french kiss a rattle snake, than miss gym class.
Bonus: Metaphor
The attitude, or view point of a writer toward a subject or audience.
The choice or use of words, style of speaking.
(Hint: Two Words)
What is tone and diction?
The ability to live better than parents did. Through hard work, courage and determination, one can achieve this type of success.
(Hint: Answer starts with the letter P)
What is, prosperity?