UtM
Elements of Fiction
Figurative Language
Pop Culture
100

In “sisters,” what does Lupita want that her mother says no to?

She wants to go to her friend's house

100

What happens in the exposition of a story?

The characters, setting, and situation/climate are introduced.

100

Is the following a simile, metaphor, personification or symbolism?


My dad is as cuddly as a teddy bear!

Simile

100

This won album of the year at the 2021 Grammys.

Folklore by Taylor Swift

200

What does the word penance mean?

Then Rosita would wail like a police siren, 

 and we’d all be punished. 

 Six sisters would do penance 

 in separate closets, teary eyes closed.”

Facing a punishment for doing something wrong

200

What happens in the rising action of a story?

Events that build up to/help contribute to the main conflict.

200

Is the following a simile, metaphor, personification or symbolism?

The wind danced across my skin as I ice skated through the park.

Personification
200

This artist became famous for his song Old Towne Road before releasing more current, popular hits Industry Baby and Montero.

Lil Nas X

300

What does unruly mean?

At first what I missed most were los girasoles, my tall, unruly friends with their bright yellow petals and dark brown faces always looking up at the wide blue sky. When Mami came looking for me in the afternoons, I used to suppress my giggles as I hid behind those wild sunflowers.

Difficult to control 

300

What is the climax of a story?

Climax= the turning point of a story

300

Is the following a simile, metaphor, personification or symbolism?

The baseball field is an arena, everyone is desperate to win.

Metaphor

300

This South Korean TV drama based on Children's games became an overnight sensation. 

Squid Game

400

What is the main conflict  the chapter "En Los Estados Unidos"?

Lupita is feeling homesick

400

What happens in the falling action and resolution of a story?

Events start to help resolve the conflict and then the problem is solved/made better.

400

Is the following a simile, metaphor, personification or symbolism?


My phone passed out, exhausted from a long day of texting.

Personification

400

This actor was unexpectedly cast to play Mario in the upcoming Nintendo Film. Also known for his roles in Parks and Recreation as well as Guardians of the Galaxy, he seems like an odd fit to some.

Chris Pratt

500

What character trait was Lupita displaying when she thinks “I trained my tongue / and twisted syllables / to form words?”  

She is hardworking

500

Plot the story of "The Three Little Pigs"

Miss A will confirm if you are correct!

500

Is the following a simile, metaphor, personification or symbolism?

I have hardly eaten all day. I ran to the store, cleaned the house, and did my homework. Now that I am all done and can relax, I have realized I am as hungry as a horse!

Simile

500

This releases in December of every year, summing up one's most listened to artists and podcasts of the year.

Spotify Unwrapped