Synonyms
Random
Figurative Language
All American Boys
Written Responses
100

“Phones seemed ubiquitous: on the bus, in the cafeteria, and in nearly everyone’s hands.”

What is present everywhere?

100

The overall emotional feeling of the piece

What is mood?

100

“He ran as fast as lightning.” This comparison uses “as.”

What is a simile? 

100

unfair treatment

What is injustice?

100

The number of evidence  EVERY short response requires. 

PLUS $100 What do you have WRITE BEFORE adding your evidence

What is two pieces of evidence?


what is context

200

Demean

What is dehumanize?

200

The main character is speaking out loud but there is no other characters near them while they express their thoughts

What is internal monologue?

200

An exaggeration

What is a hyperbole?

200

This literary technique reveals a character’s private thoughts.

What is internal monologue 

200

The first paragraph of an extended response

What is an introduction?

300

What is a word synonymous to transfixed

What is Stunned.

300

Whether the story is told in first person, third person, limited, or omniscient

What is point of view?

300

“The basketball refused to go into the hoop, no matter how many times I shot.” Identify the figurative language.

What is personification?

300

“Should I tell the truth or protect my friend?” reveals this struggle within a character.

What is internal conflict?

300

The order of a short response

What is Claim, Context, Evidence Analysis, Context, Evidence, Analysis?

400

Unaware

What is oblivious?

400

What technique did this author use in the following sentence?

"I'll walk a thousand miles, if I can just see you tonight"

What is figurative language or hyperbole?

400

“The classroom was a zoo” uses this type of figurative language.

What is a Metaphor

400

A character thinks, “Cheating would help me win, but the victory wouldn’t feel earned.” These thoughts help develop this central idea.

What is integrity matters more than winning?

400

How many paragraphs would you write for the following prompt?

"Explain Rashad and Quinn's character development throughout the novel of All American Boys and how their development is a call to action for young teenagers.

What is five paragraphs? Introduction, Body Paragraph on Rashad, Body Paragraph on Quinn, Body paragraph on Call to Action, Conclusion

500

Even when another team offered him a spot, his allegiance remained with his original teammates.”

What is a word synonymous to allegiance?

What is loyalty

500

Define what is demographics. AND What are the demographics of the teachers at this school?

Demographics: The characteristics of a group of people, such as age, race or ethnicity, gender, education level, and income.

Acceptable answers:  25-60 years of age, Male and Female, Black, White, Latinx, College degree +, $70,000 +

500

“Her words were daggers.” This metaphor suggests her words had this effect.

What is they hurt someone emotionally?

500

Allowed or authorized

What is prohibit?

500

The first sentence in a short response

What is a claim?