Figurative language
Specialized Vocab
Studying History
Studying Geography
Random
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Name all seven of the types of figurative language we learned about in class.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Idiom
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What does ancient mean?
very old, or from a long time ago.
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What is history?
The study of the past.
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What is geography?
The study of earth´s physical and cultural features.
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What are the 5 things that you are required to do when listening with attention?
1. Eyes on the speaker
2. Not playing with things as they speak
3. No interrupting
4. Asking clarifying questions
5. Paraphrasing when they are done
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What is personification?
Personification is a figure of speech in which a thing – an idea or an animal – is given human attributes.
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How long is a century?
100 years
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What is culture?
The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people.
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What are are the two branches of geography?
Physical geography and human geography.
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When you are having a strong emotion, what are three things you can do to calm yourself down?
take deep breaths, count, and positive self-talk.
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What is hyperbole? Give an example.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
Ex: I am so hungry I could eat an elephant!
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What is the difference between fossils and artifacts? Give one example of each.
A fossil is a part or an imprint of something that was once alive whereas artifacts are objects created and used by humans.
Examples for fossils: bones or footprints preserved in rock
Examples of artifacts: pottery, arrowheads, coins, tools, toys, etc.
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What is archaeology?
The study of the past based on what people left behind.
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What is physical geography?
The study of the Earth´s physical features and processes, such as mountains, rivers, oceans, rainfall, and climate.
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What are moccasins and where did we learn about these?
-a heelless shoe made entirely of soft leather, as deerskin, worn originally by the American Indians. We learned about them in the book " Rough-Face Girl".
400
Which of these two sentences shows alliteration and which one does not. Why?
-Nicholas was not knotting Larry´s shoes. Or so he says.
-Carlos chased me to the circus.
-Nicholas was not knotting Larry´s shoes. Or so he says. (Alliterative)
-Carlos chased me to the circus. (Not Alliterative)
*Alliteration does not depend on letters but on sounds.
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What does BCE stand for?
Before the Common Era
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Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?
This is a primary source because it is an autobiography. This person was actually at all of the events that happened in the book.
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What is human geography?
The study of Earth´s people, including their way of life, homes and cities, beliefs and travels.
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What was the name that Calepino was given at birth?
Amadeo de Angola
500
What are the similarities and difference between similes and metaphors? Give an example of each.
-A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common. (Ex: The assignment was a breeze.)
-A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.” (Ex: Her cheeks are red like a rose.)
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In history, what does Age mean?
A long period of time marked by a single cultural feature. (ex: The Stone Age)
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Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?
This is a newspaper article which means it´s a secondary source. It´s a secondary source because the information gathered was by someone who did not take part in or witness the event.
500
Describe the physical and human geography of this picture.
Physical: ocean, beach, harbor, mountains, lots of green vegetation, etc.
Human: boats, statue of Jesus, houses, cars, etc.
500
What were the two sister´s names in the book "Mufaro´s Beautiful Daughters"?
Nyasha and Manyara