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Rev It up Lesson 1
Rev It Up Lesson 12
Figurative Language
Theme
Quotation Punctuation
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Define abyss
An abyss is a hole or space so big and deep that it seems bottomless.
100
Define dire
If a situation is dire, it is extremely bad and it seems like there is no hope.
100
What type of figurative language is this... She's as light as a feather.
Simile
100
Would this be a theme for Maniac Magee... You can't always run away from things you are afraid of.
Yes
100
What type of quotation is this... As J.K. Rowling said, "It is our choice...that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities."
Direct Quotation.
200
Define clandestine
A clandestine act is done in secret, propbably because it is wrong or illegal.
200
Define barren
A barren place is empty, dry, or unable to grow things.
200
What type of figurative language is this Alice ate apples at in the airplane.
Alliteration
200
Give an example of a theme in Maniac Magee.
Bad vs. good (Mars Bar and Maniac) and diversity between blacks and whites.
200
What type of quotation is this... As Kathryn said " Lang A is so much fun!"
Direct quotation.
300
Define imprudent
When you do something imprudent, you act without thinking through the consequences.
300
Define miserly
A miserly person is stingy and doesn't want to give away anything.
300
What type of figurative language is this... The stars looked down from the sky.
Personification
300
What type of quotation is this... Bob thought "If I buy twenty cookies, how many cookies will I be able to have in my lunch this week to make it an even amount of cookies that I eat each day?"
Direct Quotation
400
Define turbulence
Turbulence is a disturbance that is caused by wild, unperdictable, and constantly changing conditions.
400
Define insatiable
Someone who is insatiable can't get enough and is never satisfied.
400
What type of figurative language is this... My hands are ice.
Metaphor
400
What is the theme for this? A girl loves her pig. She would do anything for the pig. The pig is the girls best friend. They play together every day and the have fun together. They are never separated.
It doesn't matter what your best friend is, it just matters if you are happy.
400
What type of quotation is this... Lynn asked "If you have twenty four friends at a party and 96 cookies how many cookies will your party guess get?"
Direct quotation
500
Define crescendo
A crescendo is a sound that gets louder and louder.
500
Define incoherent
If someone or something is incoherent, it is not clear and is difficult to understand.
500
What type of figurative language is this... When Ninja Robots came on TV, the boys were glued in their seats.
Metaphor
500
Give an example of a theme from Maniac Magee.
It doesn't matter where you are or who you are you can be nice and thoughtful just like Maniac.
500
What type of quotation is this... Matthew wanted to know "How many people can I invite to my party on Saturday?"
Direct Quotation