So You Think You Know Your Teacher?
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How old am I?
31 years old
A situation that is understood by the audience, but not grasped by the characters in the play...
Dramatic irony
Words appealing to one or more of the five senses...
Imagery
This Quip staff member works part-time for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ms. Roberts
Tall in the room, but quiet as can be,
A smile behind braces might be your key.
She won’t always be the first to speak—
Which mystery student are you trying to seek?
Leah Parker
What is my son's name?
Charlie
A defect that causes a character's downfall...
Hamartia (Ham-are-tea-uh)
"Her heart was stone..."
This is an example of...
A metaphor
This Quip staff member's favorite treat is Oreos, is married with one son, has two cats, and their favorite sport is soccer.
Mr. Senko
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He won’t be the one making noise in the crowd,
In fact, finding him talking might make you proud.
He traveled from Erie, but keeps pretty low-key—
Which quiet mystery student could he be?
Elijah Basinger
How long have I been with my husband?
10 years
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A character that does NOT change throughout the story...
Static character
"The lightning bolt zapped through the sky this morning..."
This is an example of
Onomatopoeia
This Quip staff member has a pig, lives in West Virginia, and has 4 grandchildren.
Mr. Martsolf
With several brothers, he’s not the oldest in command,
But somehow _______ is the rank he was handed.
One of the youngest, but don’t count him out—
Who’s the little brother this riddle’s about?
Major Humphries
Where did I attend high school?
Brashear High School (Pittsburgh Public)
A poem or song narrating a story...
Ballad
"Tim the turtle was taking his time..."
This is an example of...
Alliteration
This Quip staff member's favorite team is the Las Vegas Raiders, and their favorite hairstyle is bald.
Mr. Dalessandris
One Johns loves to talk and makes his voice known,
But this Johns is quieter, keeping things his own.
His first name belongs to an angel above—
Which Johns is this, sent with a little peace and love?
Gabriel Johns
How old is my daughter?
4 years old
The narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of ONE character...
3rd person POV limited
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"Spill the tea!"
This is an example of...
An idiom
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This Quip staff member is a diamond ranked player in Street Fighter 6.
Mr. Horn
My first and last name like to start the same,
That little letter clue can give you my name.
Two L’s begin what you’re looking for—
Which student’s name makes an “L” encore?
Lyonna Lavette