Grade 11 Texts
This novel, set in the 1920s, follows a mysterious millionaire and his obsession with a woman from his past
What is "The Great Gatsby?"
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a "simile?"
A genre that is set in a real historical period but often includes fictional characters and events
What is "historical fiction"
Ms. Phillips first name
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play delves into the tragic life of a traveling salesman who is haunted by the American Dream and the pressures of providing for his family.
What is "Death of a Salesman?"
An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
What is "Hyperbole"
A genre that often involves magic, mythical creatures, and alternate worlds
What is "Fantasy"
Ms. Phillips was born and grew up in this city
What is "Winnipeg"
This novel explores the complex relationship between a young boy and an older woman in post-war Germany, delving into themes of guilt, atonement, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust
What is, "The Reader" by Bernhard Schlink?
Words that imitate sounds.
What is "Onomatopoeia"?
A genre that explores the possibilities of technology, space travel, and futuristic societies
What is "Science Fiction?"
The most famous person Ms. Phillips has met
Who is "Justin Bieber"