"Write" On!
“This vs. That”
What you know about Me!
“Why Did They Write That?”
“Figurative Frenzy”
Wild Card
100
The type of writing tells a story with characters, setting, and plot
Narrative Writing
100
one uses "like or as" whereas the other doesn't
Smilie , Metaphor
100
Mrs. Leon has how many children
3
100
A funny short story about a student who accidentally sleeps through every class.
To Entertain
100
“The classroom was as quiet as a library.”
Simile
200
The type of writing explains or informs the reader about a topic
Expository Writing
200
The literary term for "Similarities and Differences"
Compare and Contrast
200
“Her smile was a ray of sunshine.”
Metaphor
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
This poetic device creates vivid pictures in the reader’s mind using descriptive language.
300
LOSER LOSER!!!!!!
300 POINTS
300
Mrs. Leon has been teaching for ___________ years
4 years
300
An article explains how volcanoes erupt and includes facts, diagrams, and scientific terms.
To inform
300
A poem repeats the line “Never give up” at the end of every stanza.
Repetition
400
The type of writing that tries to convince the reader of an opinion
Argumentative Writing
400
Venn Diagram
400
Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape through secret routes and safe houses known as this.
The Underground Railroad
400
“The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.”
Personification
400
Both basketball and soccer are team sports where players score points or goals. What is one key difference?
Basketball is played with hands, while soccer is played mostly with feet.
500
LOSER LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
500 POINTS
500
What the text is about vs the lesson learned
Main Idea vs Theme
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What are the names of my babies?
500
In a story, a white dove appears whenever peace is restored after conflict.
Symbolism
600
This type of writing often uses rhythm, imagery, and figurative language
Poetic Writing
600
The Rose That Grew From Concrete vs Caged Bird
Tupac vs Alicia Keys
600
What are the three main author’s purposes?
persuade, inform, entertain
600
“I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
Hyperbole
700
The lesson or message that a reader learns from a story is called this.
Theme
700
Name the two figures we Compared and Contrasted
Harriet Tubman and Nat Turner
700
Name the content / subject (IN FULL) Mrs. Leon teach
American and Literature Composition I
700
“The fire crackled and popped loudly in the dark night.”
What is onomatopoeia?
800
Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses such as sight, sound, taste, smell, or touch are examples of this.
Sensory Details
800
WINNER WINNER!!!!!
800 POINTS!!!
800
Harriet Tubman risking her life repeatedly to free others represents what type of character trait?
What is courage / bravery / determination?
800
“The golden sun dipped below the purple mountains.”
Imagery
900
In argumentative writing, facts, statistics, or quotations that support the claim are called this.
Evidence
900
What was the grade I taught before coming to 9th grade
6th grade
900
A character says, “What a beautiful day,” while standing in the middle of a thunderstorm.
Irony
1000
The author’s attitude toward a subject or audience in a story or poem is called this.
Tone
1000
Both Harriet Tubman and Nat Turner were important figures in Black history. What is one difference in their roles?
Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad, while Nat Turner led a slave rebellion.
1000
Nat Turners Rebellion happened what year
1831
1000
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
Alliteration