Figurative Language
Her smile was as bright as the sun
Is this a simile, metaphor, or personification?
Where do you find your thesis?
In the essay prompt/question
Do you have to read the whole passage?
No
When is MCAS?
Tuesday and Wednesday
24th and 25th
What state is Ms Dantzler from?
Alabama
The trees danced in the wind
Is this a simile, metaphor, or personification?
personification
What is a quote?
a line from the story/passage
What should you read instead of the whole passage?
The description above it
How long do you have to take the test?
4 hours. 7:30am-12pm
Where did Ms Dantzler go to college?
She is a cheetah on the field
is this a simile, metaphor, or personification?
metaphor
How many quotes do you need in your essays?
2- one from each passage
What multiple choice questions can you definitely get right because you have a dictionary?
Vocabulary questions
What can you do after you finish the test?
Sleep, color, read. NO PHONE
What sport does Ms Dantzler play?
His heart was like gold
Is this a simile, metaphor, or personfication?
simile
Where can you find good quotes for your essays?
In the Multiple choice questions- In the boxes.
How many passages will there be for each essay?
2
Will you be taking the test on paper or on a computer?
What pet does Ms Dantzler have?
3 guinea pigs
My alarm clock screamed at me this morning
Is this a simile, metaphor, or personification?
personification
What is your thesis here?
Based on "Harlem" and "Dreams" by Langston Hughes, write an essay analyzing how the author uses figurative language to develop the theme of racism. Be sure to include details from both texts to develop your essay.
In "Harlem" and "Dreams" the author uses figurative language to develop the theme of racism.
What should you use your extra sheet of paper for?
Translating!
On a scale of 1-10, How smart are you??
10!!!!!!!!!!SO SMART!! YOU WILL ALL DO SO WELL ON MCAS!
What is Ms Dantzler's favorite color?
yellow