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Fi-ghoul-ative Language
Halloween Monsters
100

In this version of the legend, vampires sparkle in the sunlight, which is why they do not go out during the day, so as to avoid being exposed as a supernatural creature.

What is Twilight or what is hollywood?

100

This comma rule dictates that the comma should go here in this example, "If you like cheese, buy it at the store."

What is the rule of dependent or introductory clauses.

100

Who says this line: "If I'm a wasp, then you'd better beware my stinger?

Who is Katherina?

100

Sarcasm is a common example of this type of figurative language. For example, "Nobody actually wants candy!"

What is verbal irony?
100

This monster must transform and in most legends will lose all self-control.

What is a werewolf.

200

In this version of the legends, the dragon is a representation of evil, frequently conflated with satanic forces and portrayed as the ultimate foe.

What is dragon?

200

This comma dictates that commas should appear just so in this example, "I bought cheese, cheetos, Mountain Dew, and antacids."

What is the list rule?

200

Who is the "shrew" in the play?

Katherina; Bianca; Petruchio; Baptista

200
This type of language is boring, direct, and accurate, unlike figurative language. For example, "I think Halloween is a good time to get candy."
What is literal language?
200

This is the proper name of Dr. Frankenstein's Monster.

What is Frankenstein's Monster, or Dr. Frankenstein's Monster.

300

In this version of the myth, witches could be identified because when thrown into water they would float.

What is history or what is the 17th century witch trials?

300

This comma rule dictates that commas should appear like this in this example, "I, Mr. Shurtleff, sentence you to homework. May the text have mercy on your eyes."

This is the appositive or rule for extra information.

300

While Lucentio is tutoring Bianca, what does Gremio want him to do? 

What is sing praises to Bianca?

300

This is the repetition of similar sounds in consonants, particularly initial consonants. 

What is alliteration?

300

This is the original historical figure upon which the character Dracula is based.

Who is Vlad Dracula the Impaler or Vlad III?

400

In this version of the myth, witches would melt when doused in water.

What is hollywood or The Wizard of Oz?

400

In this example, these commas are necessary punctuation, but unlike this example only one phrase at the beginning or end is needed. Here is an example:

Mr. Shurtleff say, "Please use your time wisely," and he says it all the time.

What are the dialogue rules for introductory and concluding phrases or speaker tags.

400

What theme is used in this summary: "women are at the bottom of the social heirarchy"

What is Patriarchy?

400

This type of figurative language exaggerates for effect, usually humorous effect. For example, "I'm so hungry I could eat the headless horseman and his horse!"

What is hyperbole?

400

In this story, safety lies across the footbridge. Otherwise, you'll lose your head.

What is the Headless Horseman?

500

In this version of the myth, the minotaur was a child of a god and a cow which was born a half man half bull and confined to a labyrinth.

What is history or what is Greek Mythology?
500

This comma may only appear when an exclamation mark isn't used, such as this example:

"Hey, stop being so grumpy!"

What is the rule for interjections or commas following an interjection.

500

A shrew is...

What is a tiny rodent mammal?

500

This type of figurative language For example, "This is why we wear black at funerals."

What is symbolism?

500

In most myths, they can be laid to rest by resolving their unfinished business.

What are ghosts?