Literary Devices
A superhero lands on a rooftop and a loud “BOOM!” echoes through the night. What literary device is the word “BOOM”?
Onomatopoeia — a word that imitates a sound.
Question: A princess collects 2,450 pieces of Halloween candy. Her superhero friend gives her another 1,350. How many pieces does she have altogether?
Answer: 3,800 pieces.
Question: The pumpkins in a haunted town are overflowing with garbage, and the streets need cleaning. Which level of government is responsible for many local services like garbage collection?
Answer: Municipal government.
Question: During independent work, what voice level should you use: Level 1, 2, 3 or 4?
Answer: Level 0 for silent work, or Level 1–2 when the activity and teacher instructions allow it. Students should know when each level is expected.
Question: A new student comes to school dressed and everyone is saying they act weird, they start laughing at the student. What would you do?
Answer: Welcoming the new student, stand up against unkind behaviour, make the student feel welcome, treating everyone with dignity
Question: “The pumpkin smiled at the princess as she walked by.” What literary device gives the pumpkin a human action?
Answer: Personification.
Question: A pumpkin patch grows 25,000 pumpkins. If 8,750 are sold, how many pumpkins remain?
Answer: 16,250 pumpkins.
Question: A zombie school needs new learning materials and teachers. Which level of government is mainly responsible for education in Ontario?
Answer: Provincial government.
Question: You hear Ms.Singh say “all eyes on me” while your group is excitedly discussing pumpkins. What should you do?
Answer: Stop, look and listen / Stop what you’re doing, stop talking, look at Ms.Singh. Listen for the teacher's next instructions.
Question: You see a group of students tricking another student into doing something embarrassing. You notice that the student doesn’t realize they’re being tricked. What should you do?
Answer: You should kindly warn the student that they are being tricked, encourage the group to stop, and make sure the student feels safe and respected. If the group continues, tell a teacher. Always choose kindness and stand up for others, even when it’s difficult.
Question: “The zombie was as slow as a turtle.” Is this a simile or a metaphor? How do you know?
Answer: Simile. It compares two things using “as.”
Question: There are 24 zombies at a Halloween party. Each zombie gets 3 chocolate bars. How many chocolate bars are needed?
Answer: 72 chocolate bars (24 × 3).
Question: A friendly monster needs a passport to travel from Canada to another country. Which level of government is responsible for passports?
Answer: Federal government.
Question: You forget your homework. How many warnings do you get before a paper and a note are sent home?
Answer: Two warnings.
Question: Some students laugh at a classmate's zombie costume and call it ugly. What should you do?
Answer: Don't join in. Tell the bullies to back off, treat the classmate respectfully, offer support, and get help from the teacher if needed.
Question: A princess opens a mysterious door. Suddenly, two glowing eyes appear in the darkness! The story ends there. What literary device is being used, and why?
Answer: A cliffhanger. It ends at an exciting or suspenseful moment to make readers want to know what happens next.
Question: A superhero has 84 candies to share equally among 4 princesses. How many candies does each princess receive?
Answer: 21 candies (84 ÷ 4).
Question: A superhero discovers that the playground in a haunted neighbourhood has a broken slide. Which level of government would generally look after a local public park?
Answer: Municipal government.
Question: You arrive in the classroom in the morning and see your friends. What are you expected to do when you enter?
Answer: Enter silently or whisper (keeping the class at at level 1-2)and begin the morning routine without distracting others.
Question: You accidentally knock over another student's pencil case while rushing to be first in line. Nobody sees you. You mean you pick it up but you forgot to. What should you do?
Answer: Admit what happened, apologize sincerely, and help pick up the pencils.
Everyone makes mistakes, but not owning up to them is dishonest
Question: A superhero says, “Who wouldn't want to save the world?” The superhero isn't expecting an answer. What is this type of question called?
Answer: A rhetorical question. It is asked to make a point rather than to receive an answer.
Question: A pumpkin farm has 35,000 pumpkins. It sells 12,500 in the morning and 7,500 in the afternoon. How many pumpkins are left?
Answer: 15,000 pumpkins
Question: To escape the graveyard, your team must name all three levels of Canadian government and give one spooky example of a responsibility for each!
Answer: Federal — passports or national defence; provincial — education or hospitals; municipal — local garbage collection or parks.
Question: Your line leader gives directions, but you want to talk to your friend. What should you do, and what happens when the class listens and follows instructions?
Answer: Listen to and follow the line leader's directions. When the class listens and follows instructions, we have a classroom where EVERYONE can learn.
Question: Your group is about to win the Halloween game. One teammate makes a mistake, and another student wants everyone to blame them. What would you do?
Answer: Stay respectful, don't blame or embarrass the teammate, encourage them, and work together fairly. Winning is not more important than kindness