Literary Devices
What is personification?
Giving human traits or characteristics to something that isn't human.
What is an adjective?
A describing word.
Spell the word I give you.
Mediterranean
What is Ms. Alaya's cat's name & where does the name come from?
Bagheera, from the Jungle Book.
What is a verb and give 2 examples.
An action word. Running, singing, yelling, skating, etc.
Give us an example of a metaphor.
The candle is a sun in the dark, my cat is a shadow, my tummy is a roaring lion, etc.
What is an adverb?
An adjective that describes a noun; often they end in "ly".
Spot the spelling error: I think your the smartest girl I know!
Should be "you're"
Who is Ms. Alaya's favourite musician?
Truth & Reconciliation Committee. They worked to develop the 94 calls to action.
What is an adverb and give 2 examples.
A describing word for a verb -- an adjective for a verb. Slowly, happily, funnily, kindly, etc.
Name this literary device & give an example: a word that represents a sound.
Onomatopoeia. Examples: boom, crash, bang, etc.
Identify the errors in this sentence: Honestly I think shes so nice.
Honestly, I think she's so nice.
Spot the errors: I'd rather go their then my house.
Should be "there" and "than"
Where was Ms. Alaya born?
Sechelt -- will also accept Sechelt Rapids & the Sunshine Coast
Name the part of speech: helps the reader understand the relationship between the noun and other words in the sentence.
A preposition, which typically helps us understand where the noun is.
Give an example of situational irony.
the whole plot of Shrek
How do you properly use a comma?
Commas are used to link related idea and clauses. They also help separate ideas and clauses, and help us organize our writing.
Spell the word I give you.
Onomatopoeia
Name all four of Ms. Alaya's brothers.
Kaden, Blake, Jacob, and Micah
A preposition. And, so, yet, although, because, etc.
Define and give an example of symbolism.
Symbolism: something, usually physical, represents something much more abstract. Usually tied to a main idea within the story.
Example: Harry Potter's lightning scar represents his power & that he is the "chosen one" to defeat Voldemort.
Give the correct usage of its and it's.
Its = possessive
It's = contraction of it is or is has
Provide correct grammar for the following sentence: Im really worried about my science grade the teacher talks really fast doesn't give notes and i can't understand him
I'm really worried about my science grade; the teacher talks really fast, doesn't give notes, and I can't understand him!
(will accept similar grammar)
What year was Ms. Alaya born?
1996
Name all the parts of speech in this sentence.
School is challenging, but I'm happy I am here.