Colin/Emmy - Punctuation and Trivia
Cowen - Figurative Language
Peytin - Writing
Ruby - Prefix and Suffix
Trivia
100
What is wrong with this sentence?


The dogs collar broke because the owner Jeff was not paying attention. 

dog's collar

100

Which figurative language uses 'like' or 'as'?

a. simile

b. metaphor

c. personification

d. alliteration

a. simile

100

What is the purpose of a 'hook' in writing?

To 'grab' the reader's attention and make them want to read more
100

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

again

redo, replay, revisit

100

What is Mr. Congrove's favorite TV show?

a. The Office

b. Seinfeld

c. Modern Family

d. Friends

d. Friends!
200

What is Emmy's favorite TV show?

a. Modern Family

b. High School Musica

c. Fuller House

b. High School Musical

200

_____________ is when you give non-human objects human characteristics.


a. hyperbole

b. personification

c. alliteration

d. onomotopaeia

b. personification

200

What part of writing summarizes the key points of the story?

a. Introduction

b. Conclusion

c. Quotation

d. Supporting Detail

b. Conclusion

200

Where does a prefix and suffix go within a work?

prefix at beginning

suffix at end

200

What is Mrs. Nessler's husband's name?

a. Chris

d. Ben

c. Eric

d. Brian

c. Eric

300

What punctuation is missing?

Put your phone away said Mr Congrove

"Put your phone away," said Mr. Congrove.

300

Is a 'pun' considered figurative language?

The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.

What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese!"

Yes!

300

What is Peytin's favorite TV show?

a. All American

b. Outer Banks

c. Ginny and Georgia

a. All American

300

In Cheerleading, what is a 'full'?

a. When the entire squad performs at same time

b. When a quad braces for a fall

c. A full-twisting layout

C. A full-twisting layour

300

What is the largest sea creature?

a. Great White Shark

b. Blue Whale

c. Spotted Octopus

d. Orca Whale

b. Blue Whale
400

What is Emmy's favorite group?

a. One Direction

b. KPop Demon Hunters

c. Fifth Harmony

b. KPop Demon Hunters

400

Which song title is the closest to 'hyperbole'?

a. I've got a million dollars - The Greatest Showman

b. Young Blood - 5 Seconds of Summer

c. Blank Space - Taylor Swift


a. I've got a million dollars - The Greatest Showman

400
A journal entry describing the sights, smells, and sounds of an unnamed park is what type of writing:


a. Persuasive

b. Informational

c. Descriptive

d. Narrative


c. Descriptive

400

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis'?

a. opposite of / wrong

b. an action or event

a. a person who is a professional in a field

d. past tense

a. opposite of / wrong

(misread, misunderstand, mistake)

400

What is the longest river in the world?

a. Amazon

b. Mississippi

c. Nile

d. Delta

c. Nile

500

Which of these was the most popular album?

a. Harry Styles - As it Was

b. Rolling Stones - Gimmee Danger

c. Michael Jackson - Thriller

d. Dolly Parton -  Love Songs

c. Michael Jackson - Thriller

500

What is the name of the book Cowen is writing?

a. Falling Kingdoms

b. Lost Souls

c. Sunsets

d. The Man in the Window

a. Falling Kingdoms

500

Where does a 'thesis' go in writing?

a. In the conclusion

b. In the introduction

c. within a quotation

d. in the Works Cited Page

b. In the introduction

500

Which prefix means 'with'/'together'?

a. re

b.dis

c.pre

d. sym

d. sym

(Symmetry, Sympathy)

500

Who has the record for the most followers on Instagram?


a. Cristiano Ronaldo

b. Taylor Swift

c. Harry Styles

d. Barack Obama

a. Cristiano Ronaldo