Allusions
What is the lyric alluding to? “You’re my achilles heel.” -State of Grace by Taylor Swift
The God Achilles. His heel was vulnerable and is ultimately what killed him.
What is the figurative language? “I wanna give hope like the fountains you throw pennies in.” Forbidden Fruit by J Cole
Simile
What is the part of speech for the word: bus
Noun
Who does Ghost get in an altercation with?
Brandon
What is the figurative language?
“Just like a moth drawn to a flame.
Oh, you lured me in I couldn’t sense the pain” -Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Simile
What is the lyric alluding to? “Marry me Juliet. You’ll never have to be alone.” -Love Story by Taylor Swift
Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare
What is the figurative language? “Strawberries
On a summer evenin' Baby, you're the end of June” Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
Metaphor
A word that describes a noun is what part of speech?
Adjective
What nickname does Brandon give Ghost?
Shack
Who does Ghost have beef with on the track team?
Lu
Explain one of the allusions:
“No pun intended was raised by the power of Will. Like Luke with the Force. If push comes to shove like Kobe in the fourth. Ice water in blood (let's go)” -”Never Say Never” by Justin Beiber and Jayden Smith
Will Smith- father; willpower: control exerted to do something
Like Skywalker: Starwars
Kobe Bryant: work ethic to win
Ice water in blood: remaining calm in situations where most people get worked up
What is the figurative language? “Looking out, across the nighttime. The city winks a sleepless eye” Human Nature by Michael Jackson
Personification
The following words are what part of speech: under, above, between, through
Prepositions
What caused Ghost to skip school?
Shamika laughed at his shoes and everyone else laughed as well.
What do the lyrics mean? What is the life lesson Pink is sharing?
I know that I'm running out of time. I want it all, mmm-mmm. And I'm wishing they'd stop tryna turn me off. I want it all, mmm-mmm. And I'm walking on a wire, trying to go higher. Feels like I'm surrounded by clowns and liars. Even when I get it all the way. I want it all, mmm-mmm.
We came here to run it, run it, run it. We came here to run it, run it, run it.
Just like fire, burning up the way. If I can light the world up for just one day. Watch this madness, colorful charade. No one can be just like me any way. Just like magic, I'll be flying free. I'ma disappear when they come for me. I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me any way. Just like fire, uh.
And people like to laugh at you 'cause they are all the same, mmm-mmm. See I would rather we just go our different way than play the game, mmm-mmm.
Chase your dreams
Be yourself because nobody is like you
Walking your own personal path, even if others don’t understand it, is worth it
What are the lyrics alluding to?
“I know I act a fool, but I promise you I'm going back to school. I appreciate that you alive for me, I just want you to be proud of me (hey mama). Forrest Gump momma said, life was like a box of chocolates. My momma told me go to school, get your doctorate. Something to fall back on, you can profit with.” - “Hey Mama” by Kanye West
Forrest Gump- Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.
What is the figurative language? “All in all you’re just another brick in the wall.” Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd
Metaphor
What are three of the most commonly used conjunctions?
Because, but, until, and, or, so, yet
Why does Lu have a problem with Ghost?
Ghost is a threat to Lu because Ghost is competition.
Lu used to have the nickname Ghost because he is albino.
What is the allusion? “And yes we're the fliest. Like David and Goliath. I conquered the giant. So now I got the world in my hand.” -”Never Say Never” by Justin Beiber and Jayden Smith
The Bible: David and Goliath Even without a sword or armor, David killed Goliath and saved the Israelites from becoming enslaved to the Philistines. David then grabbed Goliath's sword and used it to cut off the giant's head. The Israelites gasped in disbelief before cheering for David's victory.
What are the lyrics alluding to? “Let that stage light go and shine on down. Got that Bob Barker suit game and plinko in my style.” -Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore
The Price is Right game show
What is the figurative language? “Here comes the sun, here comes the sun. And I say it’s all right. Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here” -Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
Personification
A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another of its kind is what part of speech?
Adverb
What is the significance of Ghost getting stuck in the storage closet?
It’s where Ghost and his mom hid when his father chased and shot at them.
Ghost makes a lot of decisions without thinking and the trauma that he has endured has impacted his growth.
What is the allusion?“Don’t need no Usher to remind me I got it bad.” -”Butter” by BTS
You Got It Bad by Usher