Figurative Language
What is a simile? Then give me an example
Comparing something using like or as.
What is a Noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea (Example: book, happiness, teacher).
What is the Main Idea?
The central topic or message of a story.
Where Do Commas Go in the following:
I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes
I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes
Who wrote The Adventures of Ulysses?
Bernard Evslin
Give an example of personification.
Example of Personification: "The wind whispered through the trees."
What is an Adjective?
A word that describes a noun (Example: happy, red, tall).
Name a Common Theme in Literature
Examples: Friendship, bravery, betrayal, perseverance, fate vs. free will.
Correct This Sentence: "He don't like pizza."
He doesn't like pizza.
Who wrote Julius Caesar?
William Shakespeare
What is Hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
Name a Verb and Use it in a Sentence
Example: Jump – "She jumped over the fence."
What is a Conflict in a Story?
A struggle between opposing forces, such as man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self, etc.
What is the Correct Past Tense of "Run"
Ran
What is the setting of The Adventures of Ulysses?
The Mediterranean Sea and various mythical islands after the Trojan War.
What is this an example of: "It’s raining cats and dogs!"
Idiom
What is the Function of an Adverb?
It describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: She ran quickly. (Adverb: quickly).
Define "Climax" in a Plot
The most exciting or important moment in the story where the conflict reaches its peak.
Fix This Sentence: "Me and her went to the store."
She and I ran to the store
Name a key theme in Julius Caesar.
Examples: Fate vs. Free Will, Betrayal, Power & Corruption, Loyalty, or Leadership.
Use "Lion" in a sentence to give a metaphor and a simile.
Metaphor: He was a lion in the fight
Identify the Preposition
Example sentence: "The book is on the table." (Preposition: on).
Explain How Setting Affects a Story
It influences the mood, characters’ actions, and plot outcomes. Example: A survival story in the desert differs from one set in a city.
What is the Difference Between "Your" and "You're"
How does fate influence the events in Ulysses?
Fate plays a major role, as Ulysses is constantly tested by the gods, and his journey home is prolonged due to divine intervention.