Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A figure of speech comparing two different things using "like" or "as."
Correct this sentence: "Lets eat Grandma."
"Lets eat, Grandma."
What character is killed in the story "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Who is the Old Man?
What is my teacher name?
Mr. Williams
What is the capital of the state of Texas?
Austin
Identify the metaphor in the sentence:
"Time is a thief"
"Time is a thief" is a metaphor suggesting that time steals moments from us.
Fix the punctuation: "I have apples oranges and bananas."
"I have apples, oranges, and bananas."
In "Lamb to the Slaughter", what did Mary used to kill her husband? (Be Specific)
A frozen lamb leg
What is my 1st name?
Isaiah
Guess the animal: I live in trees, I'm native to Australia, & I'm a bear
What is a hyperbole? Give an example.
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
Identify and correct the error: "She said she would come but she never showed up."
"She said she would come, but she never showed up."
Who wrote the story "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
What is Mr. Williams' favorite color?
PURPLE
What continent is Nigeria on?
Africa
What kind of figurative language is this?
"It's raining cats and dogs."
Idiom
Correct this sentence: "What time is it John asked."
"What time is it?" John asked.
In the story "Woe is Poe", we find out that Edgar Allan Poe lost a lot of loved ones in his life due to a sickness. What is the name of that sickness?
What is tuberculosis?
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.
Fix the punctuation in: "Its a beautiful day outside."
"It's a beautiful day outside."
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)