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Walter Dean Myers
Figurative Language
Short Stories/Texts
Theme
Mystery
100
Where is Myers from?
Harlem, NYC
100
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things that uses the words "like" or "as"
100
In "Big Joe's Funeral" who wanted to ruin Big Joe's party?
Peaches and her friends
100
What is a literary theme?
The message that the author is trying to tell you. A lesson learned.
100
What is the capitol of New York?
Albany
200
Who taught Myers how to read?
His mother
200
Give an example of a simile.
His eye are blue like the ocean.
200
Why did the Tigros want to beat up Monkeyman in the story "Monkeyman"?
Monkeyman helped Peaches when the Lady Tigros were trying to cut her.
200
Name and explain one theme present in "Kitty and Mack: a love story"
Love- It is important to support the people you love. Kitty continues to support Mack even though he is very depressed and doesn't want her help.
200
How many stripes are there on the American flag and why?
13 stripes representative of the 13 original colonies.
300
What types of places did Myers often visit to get to know people?
Prisons, correctional facilities, juvenile detention centers.
300
Break a leg! What type of figurative language is this?
An idiom
300
What is one character trait that you can use to describe Kitty from "Kitty and Mack: a love story"?
Loving, Loyal, Kind, Caring, Intelligent, Selfless...etc.
300
Explain one theme from "Big Joe's Funeral"
Life can be difficult and unpredictable. Live life to the fullest.
300
What does the "I.S." stand for in I.S. 93?
Intermediate School
400
What was the secret about Myers's father that he didn't know until his father died?
His father couldn't read
400
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things that does not use the words like or as.
400
Why does Billy Giles continue fighting in "The Fighter"?
He wanted to be able to provide for his wife and child by making money.
400
Explain one story that shows the theme Nonviolence.
Monkeyman
400
Which major department store hosts the Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC every year?
Macys (The Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade)
500
What does Myers think is the most important thing for people in a community?
People need to be literate. They need to be able to read.
500
Give an example of a hyperbole.
I've told you a million times!
500
In "The Streak", we see the theme "superstition". Give one example of a superstition that some people believe in in real life.
If a black cat walks in front of you, it's bad luck. Walking under a ladder is bad luck. Finding a 3 leaf clover is good luck.
500
Name one theme seen in "Ida Wells" and explain!
Justice- It is important to stand up for what your believe in. Ida always fought for justice and what was right. She wanted equal rights for all women and African Americans.
500
How many games have the Knicks won so far this season?
3