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Simile or Metaphor
The Odyssey
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Vocabulary
Review
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What is the definition of a simile?
A comparison of two concepts using "like" or "as."
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The Odyssey is a(n) _________ Poem.
Epic!
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The prefix "anti-" most likely means?
against
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Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson is an example of which genre? A. book B. Short story C. Novel
C. Novel!
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What is the same between a simile and a metaphor?
They both compare two different things.
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1.What is Odysseus' goal? 2.Does he lose sight of this goal?
1. To get home. 2. No
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The prefix "multi-" most likely means multiple...What does multicultural refer to?
many cultures
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Emma Watson's speech "Heforshe" was an example of what type of writing?
Persuasive
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What is the following... "The boy was like a yoyo."
Simile!
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What is one theme of The Odyssey?
-Loyalty -Courage -Determination
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The latin root word "bio" means life. The word biology most likely means?
The study of life.
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In the short story The Necklace, what theme or message is portrayed?
-Be grateful for what you have. -Rich is not always better. -Be honest.
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What are the following... 1. The world is a stage. 2. The bread was as hard as a rock.
1. Metaphor 2. Simile
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1. The latin root word "geo" means earth. The word geology most likely means?
1. The study of the earth
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1. What is the name of the essay that we have written twice this year?
Central Idea essay
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What are the following... 1. Life is a roller coaster. 2. The pizza is as cold as ice. 3. She is a shining star in her class.
1. Metaphor 2. Simile 3. Metaphor
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1. Read the text 2. Underline and define words you don't know. 3. Reread the text. 4. Write a 1-2 sentence summary.
What are the 4 steps to a "close read?"
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The Latin root -civ - means “citizen.” Which word most likely comes from that root? 1. Civilian 2. Crew
1. Civilian
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What are the 4 steps to a "close read?"
1. Read the text 2. Underline and define words you don't know. 3. Reread the text. 4. Write a 1-2 sentence summary.