Figurative Language
"His heart pounded like a drum" is an example of a...
Simile
What is Romeo's last name in "Romeo and Juliet"
Montague
What is Juliet's last name in "Romeo and Juliet"
Capulet
What key do you use to Indent a paragragh?
Tab
In the personal narrative "The Circuit" what did Mr. Leima promise to teach Panchito?
The Trumpet
"My dad will kill me if he finds out I failed my math test"
Hyperbole
In the Great Gastby, what did Gatsby stare at from his dock every night?
The Green Light
In what decade was "The Great Gastby" Set?
The 1920's
Define "Incident"
The central piece of action that is the focus of the narrative. (What happened?)
In the story "My Superpowers" what sports team was on the the narrators Cap?
The Chicago Cubs
"The leaves danced in the wind" is an example of
Personification
What is the name of the host of "Crash Course Literature"?
(Double points if you can also name one of his books)
John Green.
The period of time where alcohol was illegal in America was called ...
Prohibition
Define "Response"
The immediate emotions and actions associated with the incident. (what did you do?)
In the story "The Jacket" what color was the titular jacket?
Hint: Think fruit
guacamole-colored jacket
"A good friend is a cozy blanket, offering comfort and warmth" is an example of a ...
Metaphor
What is the name of the rhythmic pattern of syllables that Shakespeare wrote in?
Iambic Pentameter
What was the name of the town that "Romeo and Juliet" was set in?
Verona, Italy
Define "Reflection"
A description that explores the significance of the incident.
What are the names of the two main characters that we get different points of view from in the story "Flipped"?
Bryce and Juli
In Jim Croce's song "Big, Bad, Leroy Brown" the lyrics:
"Badder than old King Kong
Meaner than a junkyard dog"
Are an example of what type of figurative language.
Hyperbole
Who wrote The Great Gastby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Name the term used to describe the message that the Author wants the reader to take away from a text.
Hint: The author may be dead.
Authorial Intent
When writing Dialogue when do you start a new paragraph?
Whenever a different speaker talks.
A set of works that are considered to be the best and most representative of a literary or cultural tradition.
Hint: The Classics
The Literary Canon