Vocabulary
What is the definition of unending?
to never end, nonstop, or constant
A simile compares two things using ____ or ____
like or as
When does Black Sunday take place?
April 14, 1935
Name one historical nonfiction text we've read
Black Sunday, Against the Odds
What artist just performed at this year's Super Bowl?
Bad Bunny
What is the definition of ravaged?
to cause serious damage or destruction
"The wind was a steamroller flattening everything in its path" is an example of a ______
metaphor
How LONG was the gigantic cloud?
1,000 miles
What is C.U.P.S. stand for in English class?
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling
What date does Valentine's day fall on every year?
February 14th
How does exhaustion make someone look or act?
tired, sleepy, frustrated, angry, fatigue
An idiom is an expression that
can't be defined by the words in the sentence
The story "Black Sunday" is a historical ________ text.
nonfiction or fiction
nonfiction
a topic sentence, descriptive verb, and short synopsis
What college/university does Ms. Ransom attend?
Towson University
Name a situation that may cause someone to act frantically
excitement, tardiness, fear, anxiety, panic
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Similes use like or as, metaphors do not.
Where do farmers migrate after the dust storm?
California
Tone is how the _______ feels, but mood is how the ______ feels
author, reader
What does S.O.A.R. stand for?
Success is Obtained through Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility
What is the definition of plight?
a serious or harmful condition or situation
Find the idiom: Ms.Rice was on cloud nine with news of the 4-day weekend.
on cloud nine = very happy or excited
What is an "Okie"?
Correct this sentence:
i hav 2 go 2 dr.fair's clas
I have to go to Dr. Fair's class.
Where are the current 2026 Winter Olympics being held?
Milan, Italy