Vocabulary: What does the word "misleading" mean?
one's ability to see or perceive something
to give the wrong idea, impression, or information
to be carried by something
The Tell-Tale Heart: Where does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” murder the old man?
In the street
In the kitchen
In the shower
In his bedroom
The Monkey's Paw: What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?
She does not fear death.
She does not believe in the monkey's paw.
She is very angry.
She is a loving mother.
What type of figurative language: There are a million reasons why this is a bad idea!
Understatement
Idiom
Hyperbole
Personification
What type of figurative language: The child sneaked like a ninja past the sleeping dog.
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
What type of figurative language: The teacher heard whispering and knew something was fishy.
Symbol
Hyperbole
Idiom
Personification
The Monkey's Paw: What is this stories genre?
Horror
Historic
Romance
Comedy/ humor
The Monkey's Paw: Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?
“Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”
“I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”
“If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”
“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”
The Monkey's Paw: After making a wish, Mr. White swore the paw”
Said something
Moved
Smiled
Changed size
Vocabulary: What word means "a loan that is taken out to receive property"?
Mortgage
Powwow At the End of the World: What is the setting of the poem?
A school
A city
A reservation
A country village
Dead Poet Society: Dead Poets Society movie is about a(n):
Science Teacher
English Teacher
History Teacher
Math Teacher
Dead Poet Society: Mr. Keating told the boys to do what with the introductions of their books?
rip them out
memorize them
highlight them
read them aloud
Identify the two types of figurative language: Your skin is as cold as ice!
Simile and idiom
Simile and hyperbole
Simile and symbol
Simile and personification
What Is the Horror Genre?: Who is the author of "What Is the Horror Genre?"
Edgar Allan Poe
J. K. Rowling
Stephen King
Sharon A. Russell
In “The Monkey's Paw,” which line spoken by Mr. White hints that the wishes can only change his life for the worse?
“The things happened so naturally ….”
“And what is there special about it?”
“There's no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same."
“It seems to me I've got all I want.”
The Tell-Tale Heart: At the start of the story, the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” insists that he is nervous, but not ___.
Criminal
Rational
Afraid
Crazy
An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect, such as “My grandma is 900 years old!” is called:
Hyperbole
New Immigrants Documentary: What is one purpose of the film?
to tell why students came to the United States
to persuade viewers to donate money to Newcomers
to share entertaining stories about students' lives
to express feelings about the importance of education
What does the narrator say about his senses?
They are dull.
They've always been very strong.
They've been sharpened by disease.
They are bothersome.
What Is the Horror Genre?: In horror stories, readers expect a strong connection between
resolution and conflict
story events and characters
setting and resolution
story events and setting
A Place to Call Home: The authors suggest that recent immigrants telephone friends and relatives in their birth countries more often because
they want to practice speaking English.
technology makes it easier and cheaper.
they are asking for money to pay expenses.
most are planning to return to their birth countries
Dead Poet Society: What happens to Mr. Keating as a result of Neil's death?
He quit and found a better job
Nothing
Promoted to head teacher
Fired from his position
Dead Poet Society: What is the Dead Poets Society and where did it meet?
A sports club - gym
A reading poetry club - old Indian cave
A history club - old Indian cave
A writing poetry club - old Indian cave
Powwow At the End of the World: What is the significance of the "powwow at the end of the world" in the poem?
It represents the cultural resilience of the Native American
It is a metaphor for a political uprising
It symbolizes the end of the world
It signifies the loss of traditional customs
What type of figurative language: The kids were wild monkeys today.
Metaphor
Understatement
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Powwow At the End of the World: The poem suggests that despite the impending end of the world, ___________.
The speaker remains hopeful for the future
Humanity will find redemption through unity
The power of dance can bring about change
The Native American culture will endure
A Place to Call Home: Which visual features did the authors use to present their ideas?
Photos
Glosseries
Graphs
Questions
A Place to Call Home: Which of the following does the report say was surprising to many immigrants?
There is little respect for American laws and customs.
lt takes a lot of hard work to succeed in the United States.
Life in the U.S.A is a lot like what is shown in movies
They rarely see others from their birth countries.
Vocabulary: What word means " a piece of real estate or land"?
Subdue
Premises
Profound
Sinister
What Is the Horror Genre?: Russell (the author) states that horror stories do not have to include this...
authors
cookies
monsters
comedy
Vocabulary: What word means "something that is important and can determine the success or failure of something"
Critical
What type of figurative language: The fluffy bed felt as soft as a cloud.
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
New Immigrants Documentary: The documentary shows...
St. Luke's students visit students at Newcomers High School
the reasons St. Luke's is better than Newcomers High School
the advantages that immigrants experience.
the steps to follow to make a video diary.
Vocabulary: What does the word "intend" mean?
to start over
a plan or idea that is likely to be successful
to plan
The Monkey's Paw: What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?
Two hundred pounds
Vocabulary: What word means " to develop or be the first one to use something"?
Successive
Cliche
Drawback
Pioneer
A Place to Call Home: Research shows that most immigrants to the United States..
plan to return to their birth country
feel that they made a mistake in moving
say they are happy with their decision
want to try living in a different country
The Monkey's Paw: What is another word used to refer to the monkey’s paw?
Talisman
Powwow At the End of the World: In "The Powwow at the End of the World," what is the main event taking place?
A celebration
A protest
A powwow
A traditional dance
The Tell-Tale Heart: How was the man feeling at the opening of the story?
Angry
Nervous
Relaxed
Hungry
The Monkey's Paw: At the end of the story, Mr. White is afraid that his son will...
Hate him
Want to sell the paw
Have a terrible appearance
Give him nightmares
Dead Poet Society: What did Mr. Keating want his students to call him?
Oh Captain, my Captain
Professor Keating
Uncle John
Mr. English Teacher
The Monkey's Paw: Sergeant-Major Morris suggests to the Whites that the monkey’s paw brings
Good luck
Peace
Grief
Happiness
The Monkey's Paw: The man who originally owned the monkey’s paw made a third wish. What was his third wish?
To receive two-hundred pounds
For his son to be alive
To die
To go to India
What Is the Horror Genre?: The author's purpose for writing this literary criticism is to
express her hate for horror
define the horror genre
define a summary
define the setting
What type of figurative language: She received the game ball proudly after her winning home run.
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Symbol
Dead Poet Society: How did Neil die in the movie?
A heart attack
Committed suicide
Assassinated by his roommate
In a car accident
The Monkey's Paw: What are Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for Sergeant-Major Morris to arrive?
They're playing chess
What Is the Horror Genre?: This is the most unlikely setting for a horror story
a dark alley
a quiet home at night
a warehouse with no lights
a bright beautiful park
Dead Poet Society: What does "carpe diem" mean?
Work today - time is short
Wish for the day - hope for the future
Seize the day - live extraordinary lives
Look to the future - work for your hopes
Dead Poet Society: The Dead Poets Society is...
a charity to help maintain dead poets´ verses
a club of students reciting poetry
an online website for creating poetry
an old poetry club at Welton
Vocabulary: What word means "a new product, idea, or process"
Innovation
The Monkey's Paw: How did Herbert feel about the paw at the beginning of the story?
He believes it will grant wishes.
He is afraid of it
He thinks it is evil.
He doesn’t believe it is magical.
Sound words such as BANG, BAM, and BOING are examples of:
Onomatopoeia
A Place to Call Home: What is “American exceptionalism”?
the idea that America is a unique country
the idea that Americans think they are superior
the policy of accepting everyone
the policy of screening immigrants
How many times did the old man shriek?
none
three times
once
twice
What does "propel" mean?
To push, drive, or encourage other to do something
It is called ______________ when an author sets mental pictures or images in the reader’s head using words that appeal to the five sense.
Imagery
What type of figurative language: Our conversation seemed to go on for days.
Imagery
Idiom
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Vocabulary: What does the word "assumption" mean?
a new idea, product, or process
to continue being the same
something that us believed to be true
Vocabulary: What word means " to become unstable and fall slowly"?
Crumble
Reactor
Upstream
Topple
A figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare to dissimilar things is called:
Simile
The Monkey's Paw: In ''The Monkey's Paw'', how does the White family end up with the monkey's paw?
A man from Herbert's work brings it to his parents.
The family found it in their home.
Sergeant-Major Morris brings it to the house.
It appears in the fire.
What word means "wrinkled and dry due to old age"?
Shrivled
What Is the Horror Genre?: A feeling of anticipation that something risky or dangerous is about to happen. It leaves the reader holding their breath and wanting more information.
summary
quest
justify
suspense
Dead Poet Society: In "Dead Poet's Society", what is the first thing that Mr. Keating does upon first meeting the class that they are not used to?
He sits down at the desk and falls asleep.
He rips the pages out of the textbook.
He yells "Yawp".
He whistles and walks out the door.
Dead Poet Society: Neil purposefully...
goes against his parents
starts acting
quits being coeditor of the school magazine
stops acting
What type of figurative language: Life is such an exciting journey!
Idiom
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
New Immigrants Documentary: All of the students at Newcomers High School...
are recent immigrants to America.
will later attend St. Luke's.
want to become filmmakers.
plan to return to their birth country.
What word means "something evil or harmful"?
Sinister
What does "practical" mean?
A plan or idea that is likely to be successful
Vocabulary: What does the word "embrace" mean?
to be carried by something
to willingly adopt or support something
to continue being the same
a loan taken out to receive property
Dead Poet Society: What birthday present did Todd receive from his parents?
School uniform
New radio
Desk Set
Chess set
Powwow At the End of the World: Which of the following themes is explored in the poem?
Cultural identity
Environmental destruction
Loss and despair
All of these
What Is the Horror Genre?: Which word means a search?
intensify
quest
suspense
intensify
What type of figurative language: The wrapped gift begged to be opened.
Personification
Symbol
Idiom
Hyperbole
What word means "a sitting room in a private house"?
Parlor
Dead Poet Society: What is the purpose of education according to Mr. Keating?
Get students ready for university
Make students obey society's rules
To think as individuals
Rules and regulations of life
New Immigrants Documentary: What do vou learn from students' video diaries?
what their lives were like in their birth countries
what their parents think about life in the United States
what they think of the students from St. Luke's
what they need to do to get a good job
Dead Poet Society: What happens whenever Neil tries to talk to his father?
His father never listens
His mother tells him to be quiet
His father agrees with his ideas
A big argument occurs
What Is the Horror Genre?: What is a writing that analyzes a piece of literature?
Argumentative essay
Expository essay
Informative essay
Literary criticism
Powwow At the End of the World: What is the main purpose of the powwow at the end of the world?
To bid farewell to the world
To mourn the loss of traditions
To protest against injustice
To celebrate Native American culture
Dead Poet Society: What does Oh Captain, My Captain refer to?
Boss of an ocean liner
English teachers all over the world
Military officer
Poem about Abraham Lincoln
Dead Poet Society: Why did Mr. Keating have his students climb up on their desks?
Playing a game
For exercise because they were getting lazy
To discipline them
Give them a different perspective
Dead Poet Society: Girls are usually not allowed at Welton but, ...
they can join the Dead Poets´cave meetings
they are allowed to participate in Mr Keating´s class
they can come over for the dance lessons with the boys
are invited to visit the drama club
Vocabulary: What word means " to fight back or refuse something"?
Associate
Consider
Resist
Practical
Figurative language: The bells went RINGGGGG CLANGGGGG CLAGGG.
Onomatopoeia
Powwow At the End of the World: What is the tone of the poem?
Angry
Sad
Joyful
Hopeful
The Tell-Tale Heart: How long does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” stalk his victim before killing him?
One month
Three days
One week
One year
What word means "salary"?
Wage
New Immigrants Documentary: What makes the students from St. Luke's different from those at Newcomers?
St. Luke's students are experienced filmmakers.
St. Luke's students live in New York.
St. Luke's students were born in the United States.
St. Luke's students are learning to speak English
The Monkey's Paw: What ca we infer about the fakir?
The fakir was correct in his belief about fate.
The fakir was a fraud/cheater.
The fakir wanted innocent people to die.
The fakir only imagined the power of the monkey’s paw and it
The Tell-Tale Heart: To whom is the narrator telling his story?
The old man
The narrator isn't telling the story.
The readers
The police
The Tell-Tale Heart: The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” explains that he wanted to kill the old man because the old man ___.
had a scary eye
Dead Poet Society: The story is set at...
at a boarding school
a private elementary school
at a famous college
a public school
What word means "to predict or expect something to come"?
Anticipate