Weather
What does the phrase "it's pouring outside" mean in simple words?
It's raining heavily outside.
The rain is "pouring" out of the sky.
What type of animal is a Salmon?
Fish
Is "the flowers are dancing in the wind" an example of personification?
Yes. It means the flowers are moving in the wind.
Who is Via (Olivia)?
Auggie's older sister.
Is West Edmonton Mall the largest mall in the world?
Not anymore. It was the largest mall in the entire world when it opened in 1981, but a larger mall was built in 2004. Still, West Edmonton Mall remains the largest mall in North America.
What does the phrase "its raining cats and dogs outside" mean?
It's raining heavily outside.
Which bird has eyes that are bigger than its brain?
What does "the birds are singing" mean?
The birds are making noise (A.K.A. The birds won't shut up/let me sleep).
Why do people look away when they see Auggie?
Because he doesn't look the same as the rest of them.
He has a face deformity that scares other kids.
What English word has the most synonyms? (synonym: a word/phrase that has almost the same meaning as another word)
Good. There are more than 380 ways to say that something is "good."
What is another name for a hurricane?
Typhoon or Cyclone
What are 3 things that make an animal a Mammal?
~Answers may vary~
Has a backbone, hair or fur, lives on land, warm-blooded, feed on milk when young, born alive
What does "this never sleeps" mean in simple words?
It means the city always has people outside of their homes. Examples vary (e.g., the city is always noisy; people are always driving their cars; people are out for walks/PARTYING...)
What grade is Auggie in?
Grade 5 (he was homeschooled up until this school year).
What country does NOT have an official language?
The United States. Even though the USA does not have an official language, the most commonly spoken language is English.
According to research, what colour is the best to wear on a hot day if you want to stay cool?
White. Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Environmental Studies put nine different color polo shirts out in the sun on a 86 °F day. After five minutes, the black shirt hit 122 °F while the white polo stayed roughly equivalent to the air temperature.
This bird has legs so powerful that one kick can kill a lion; what is this bird called?
Ostrich
What is another name for tongue twisters?
Alliteration
Provide the name of one of Auggie's parents?
Dad: Nate; Mom: Isabel
Why does the USA have different spelling for English words than Canada and Britain? (e.g., Colour VS color; Favourite vs favorite; Neighbour VS neighbour).
It was a way for Americans to show their independence from Britain. Americans removed the letters from certain words that you do not pronounce, and the first American English dictionary that documented these changes was published in 1806.
True or False: Most people survive after being struck by lighting?
What animal kills the most people every year?
Mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization, 725,000 people are killed each year from mosquito-borne diseases, such as Malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever
Is the phrase, "life is a rollercoaster," a metahor or a simile?
Metaphor; A simile must include the word "like" or the word "as" in the phrase.
How many surgeries has Auggie had?
27, since he was born.
The only part of the human body that CANNOT repair itself is:
Teeth! :D