Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Writing
HMH
Wild Card Questions
100

What is the definition of the word "flop"?

Something that is a flop is a complete failure. 


100

What is a simile?

A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"

100

What is a fact?

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true or false.

100

What is the THEME of the Movie Spider-Man?

For an extra punch tell me what theme is.

With great power comes great responsibility

Theme is the main message, lesson, or moral of the text

100

Who is our school mascot?

Leo the Lion

200

Give me famous inventors who were considered "eccentric"

For an extra punch include the definition of "eccentric"

Albert Einstein

Thomas Edison 

Henry Ford

Captain Arsenio 

(Someone who is eccentric is odd)

200

What is personification?

Gives human qualities or characteristics to an animal or object

200

Fact or opinion...

1. Las Vegas is in Nevada 

2. Las Vegas is the best city in the whole world. 

1. Fact

2. Opinion 

200

What is "a crisis and the turning point of the conflict" when it comes to "plot"?

The climax

200

When is Mr. Navarrete's birthday?

December 5th 

300

Give me the definition of the word "matted" and provide two examples as well.

Something that is matted is a tangled mess. 


hair, fur, cables/wires, cards, etc. 

300

What is a hyperbole?

an exaggeration, usually used for dramatic effect or to make people laugh

300

What is opinion writing?

Opinion writing is when a writer shares their thoughts or feelings about a specific topic or issue. It's about stating what you believe and convincing others to see your perspective.

300

What do you need to use in order to VISUALIZE?

Your 5 senses

Eye Sight (see)

Nose (Smell)

Ears (Hear)

Mouth (Taste)

Hands (Touch) 

300

What kind of truck does Mr. Navarrete drive and what is the color?

Toyota Tacoma 

Red

400

What is the definition of "refrain"? 

Provide an example 

A refrain is a verse or phrase that is repeated in a song or poem. 


Baby by Justin Bieber 

400

Tell me what kind of figurative language this example is...

the car was a baking oven in the hot sun. 

metaphor 

400

What are transition words?

words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing

400

What is "point of view" and what are the two main "point of views"

Who is telling the story

1st person

3rs person

400

Give me the name of our principal, assistant principal, and one counselor

Dr. Kip

Mrs. Shetler 

Ms. Rowe, Mrs. Taber, Mrs. Karp, Ms. Williams

500

Write me a sentence using the words "seismographs" and "evacuation". Your sentence needs to make sense in order to earn the points!

Teams who are able to give me the definitions will earn punches!

Mr. Navarrete will be the judge of the sentences!

Seismographs are instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes, such as their strength and how long they last 

An evacuation is the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one.

500

Give me an example of a simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.

Mr. Navarrete will check white boards for every team!

500

What is the importance of a strong conclusion?

to summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression

500

What are the four literary elements that make up a story?

Characters

Setting 

Plot 

Events

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

What are our 6 classroom rules?

Follow directions quickly 

Raise your hand for permission to speak

Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat

Make smart choices

Keep your eyes on the target