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In the story series "The Run" what were the main characters running away from?
Zombies
In Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, what are the 7 little people that Snow White becomes friends with?
Dwarfs
Define sarcasm or give an example and state what it means.
Marked by or given to using irony (something that means the opposite) in order to make fun of or show dislike. It's all about the context or tone.
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
(ex. it's easy)
In the story "The Run" what type of vehicle did the main characters use to stay on the run?
a white truck
Without saying the name of a fairy tale, describe in enough detail so that your teacher can name the title.
ex., she had really long hair and the witch put her in a high tower. She could put down her long hair out the window and it allowed the prince to use it like a robe to climb up the tower to see her.
Rapansel
Why would someone say 'It was a piece of cake' if what they did was really hard?
They are being sarcastic. They mean the opposite of easy which is hard.
What does "moving at a snails pace" mean?
(ex. Moving slowly)
At the end of the story "The Run" what did the main characters learn that stopped those that were after them?
Music
A series of books and movies have been made about this young boy who learns to become a talented and good wizard. What is his name.
Harry Potter
If someone is taking their time and someone says "You're a real speed demon." What do they mean?
Being sarcastic and meaning that the person is slow.
Give your teacher an attribute and have them tell you 3 things with that attribute.
(ex. red, tall, hard)
example - red, tall, hard
What does "like a fish out of water" mean?
ex.: not in the right place; feel uncomfortable
We read about future transportation. Name or describe what the new form of transportation is that will have people riding in 'pods.'
hyperloop; ride in pods that travel through enclosed tunnels that can go on land as well as underwater and any type of weather, uses magnetic energy to pull pod through the tube and can travel as fast as an airplane.
Every year in school we celebrate reading during the week of this man's birthday who wrote many books for young children such as The Cat in the Hat, One Fish, Two Fish. What is the man's name? Hint: Dr.______
Dr. Seus
"That's just what I needed today" said with sarcasm. What do they really mean?
That something bad happened that they didn't want to have to deal with today.
What does 'make a mountain out of a mole hill' mean.
Don't turn a little problem into a big problem; don't over react to a little problem.
Where (California, Nevada, Mississippi, New York) and when (last month, last year, ten years ago, never) has the hyperloop been tested in the United Stated?
Neveda; last year
When there are many books written or movies that continue a story such as Harry Potter books, The Killing Games, Star Wars, Home Alone etc., we say that this is a story _____________ (the story continues in the next book or movie).
Sequel
What are some ways we can tell if a person is being sarcastic?
They say the opposite of what they mean; they say it with a different tone of voice; they might roll their eyes and/or by their other 'body language.'
Name 5 things that feels or looks slimy
(ex. worms, snakes, toads, silly putty, mud)
What does "Bury your head in the sand" mean?
(ex. not aware of your surroundings; not aware of what is going on around you)