So You Think You Know Your Teacher? (Mrs. Emes)
ELA Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Quip Staff
Literature
100

What is Mrs. Emes' dog's name?

Tango

100

What does the prefix “pre-” mean in words like “preview” or “predate”?

Before

100

"The classroom was a zoo during free time," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Metaphor

100

This Quip staff member was a Penn State Majorette and got to twirl for every home game in Beaver Stadium.

Ms. Colbert

100

Who is the narrator in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Scout

200

What year did Mrs. Emes graduate college?

2017

200

_____ is the attitude of the author toward the audience and characters.

Tone

200

"The pencil danced across my notebook," is an example of this type of figurative language.

Personification.

200

This Quip staff member is a diamond ranked player in Street Fighter 6 and once traveled to northern India.

Mr. Horn

200

In Romeo and Juliet, what is Juliet's last name?

Capulet

300

How many schools has Mrs. Emes taught at (including this one)?

5 - Brashear, CAPA, New Brighton, Ambridge, Aliquippa

300

_________ ______ that is in a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

Dramatic irony

300

In the phrase "The bacon sizzled in the pan," this type of figurative language is being used.

Onomatopoeia

300

This Quip staff member attended the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Mr. Stevens

300

In Harry Potter, what is Harry's owl's name?

Hedwig

400

How many years has Mrs. Emes been married?

4 (Sept. 5th 2020)
400

_________ is the underlying message or central idea explored in a story. 

Theme

400

"A dove represents peace," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Symbolism

400

This Quip staff member played one season for the Pittsburgh Passion.

Mrs. Bingle

400

What is the name of the rabbit in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?

The White Rabbit

500

***DAILY DOUBLE!!!***

What year did Mrs. Emes meet her husband?

2016 (the summer before my senior year of college)

500

A __________  __________ is one who does not undergo change in the course of a story.



Static character

500

***DAILY DOUBLE!!!***

"He has the strength of Hercules," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Allusion

500

***DAILY DOUBLE!!!***

After graduating college, this Quip staff member worked on a movie called "One for the Money" building sets.

Mr. Horn

500

Who wrote the poem “The Raven”?

Edgar Allan Poe