"Against the Odds"
What hit the plane on their way to North Carolina?
A flock of Canada geese
What is an antonym for victory?
Sentence: The soccer team celebrated their victory with a party
Defeat
A comparison using "like" or "as" is called what?
Simile
I was famished after soccer practice, so I ate two sandwiches.
What does famished mean?
Extremely hungry
What date did the plane land on the surface of the Hudson?
On January 15th 2009
What is an antonym for generous?
Sentence: He has a generous heart
Selfish
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things is called what?
Personification
The kitten was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.
What does timid mean?
Shy or fearful
How many seconds did the pilot have to make a decision?
30 seconds
What is an antonym for difficult?
Easy, simple, effortless
An extreme exaggeration is called what?
Hyperbole
After running five miles, Maria was exhausted and collapsed onto the couch.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What was the pilot's full name?
Chesley Sullenberger III
What is an antonym for scarce?
Sentence: Food was getting scarce during the winter.
Abundance
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as" is called what?
Metaphor
The old castle looked eerie in the moonlight.
What does eerie mean?
Strange or scary
What city was Flight 1549 was supposed to land in?
North Carolina
What is an antonym for complex?
Sentence: Mr. Analla's homework was very complex.
simple
Words that imitate sounds, like "buzz" or "clang," are called what?
Onomatopoeia
Despite the obstacle, the determined climber remained persistent.
What does persistent mean?
Never giving up