Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A figure of speech comparing two different things using "like" or "as."
What does "theme" refer to in literature?
The central message or insight about life that a literary work conveys.
What is the story's main character's name?
What is my teacher name?
Mr. Williams
What is the capital of the state of Texas?
Austin
Define personification.
Giving human traits to non-human objects or abstract ideas.
Define "mood" in a literary context.
The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing
What is the name of the girl Aston is trying to impress?
Who is Nikki?
What is my 1st name?
Isaiah
Guess the animal: I live in trees, I'm native to Australia, & I'm a bear
What is an example of hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is a "narrative?"
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Not getting a refill for his inhaler
What is Mr. Williams' favorite color?
PURPLE
What continent is Nigeria on?
Africa
Explain what an idiom is.
A phrase whose meaning is not literal, such as "kick the bucket," meaning to die.
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist
What is Aston obsessed with?
Looking/Being Cool
Which one of these is a lie?
A) I was apart of one of Baylor's select choirs
B) I have performed in shows at Disney World
C)I have performed at a NBA game
C is the lie
What character is this: I have 4 arms, I love my ohana, & I love to surf...who am I?
Stitch from Disney's "Lilo and Stitch"
What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?
To create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.
What is a "symbol" in literature?
An object, character, or event that represents a larger idea or concept.
That it can be easy to fall into peer pressure (this answer is not stuck the one given) (up to Mr. Williams)
What is my dog's name?
Timon
What do the stars & strips on the U.S. flag represent?
The 50 states (stars) & 13 colonies (stripes)