Metamorphosis Ch 1-2
Where does Gregor hide during his first night as a bug?
under the sofa
How does Gregor die?
starves to death because he's depressed
What is a soma?
a feel good drug
Dogs get mad, people get what?
angry :(
Three things you shouldn't put in a microwave:
Metal, aluminum foil, eggs, styrofoam, plastic, raw spicy peppers, uncovered pasta sauces,
Solution: don't use microwaves
Who knocks on the door to check on Gregor in the morning?
his supervisor
Why does it drive me meshugge when you write "I think" in an opinion-based assignment?
Because I already know it's what you think
Have confidence in your words!
What is the opposite of a dystopia?
utopia
What point of view should you be writing in an essay?
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Why is does Gregor's family place so much pressure on him?
He has to pay off his bum father's debts
What do the Samsas do with Gregor's room after they get sick of looking after him?
they use for storage and renting
What is ironic about the relationship between Charles Sr and Jr?
it's the most loving relationship in the play, and they're not even biologically related
Why is it dumb and fake-deep to write "in life" in an essay, Tell Me, open response answer or in any piece of writing?
Because where else would we be? *gazes forlornly into the distance*
What is one thing a school staff can do with your phone and what is one thing they can't?
they can confiscate it but cannot go through it without parental/guardian consent
What is the only food Gregor eats after his transformation?
moldy/rotten food
How do the Samsas celebrate Gregor's death?
They go out on the countryside for a picnic
Who does Gabe play his trumpet for in Fences?
St. Peter
There are five "Taskin Tears" in this passage from the essay prompt: "To what extent has William Shakespeare influenced modern cinema?" Can you find them?
Everyone loves the movies... even William Shakespeare. Why would Will like movies? I can think of several reasons.
everyone
...
Bill
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I
How often should you get an oil change?
3-5 months (depending on year of production)
Why is Gregor so drawn to the picture of the woman in furs?
it reminds him of when he was a human
How does Greta transform at the end of the story?
She goes from a girl to a young woman and is ready for marriage
What tribe is Johnna a part of?
Cheyenne
How should these words be edited?
-kids, stuff, things, etc., kind of, sort of, folks
children, elaborate, elaborate, elaborate, remove, remove, people
Most of you have gone to this school your whole lives, so tell me, how is a charter school different from a traditional public or private school?
Charter schools receive public money (taxpayer money) but does not strictly follow state-mandated rules