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Final Jeopardy

2. 1 - $100 A dark, sticky substance used for roofing or fixing things
Pitch

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To steal something
Thieving

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A soothing song or tune
lullaby

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Creating or building a tall structure, like Rose did with her blocks.
Construct/ Constructed

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The tornado caused massive destruction to the whole town. What does destruction mean?
To destroy or ruin

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Translate the following quote from Thunder Rose: “Somebody had to put a stop to their thieving ways.”
Someone had to make them quit stealing.

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Translate the following quote from Thunder Rose: “There is a music ringing so sweetly in my ears.”
She is hearing a lullaby or a sweet sounding song.

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Translate this quote from Thunder Rose: “Is this the fork in the road with which I have my final supper?”
She is wondering if this event will kill her.

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Translate this quote from Thunder Rose: “I could ride at least one of you out to the end of time!”
She could take on ONE tornado by herself.

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Translate this quote from Thunder Rose: “Much obliged to you both for this chance to make my way in the world.”
She is thanking her parents for giving birth to her.

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For every cause, there is a what?
An effect

13. 3 - $200 What was the cause of creating barbed wire?
She was using the twisty pattern to make little Barbara happy.

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When Thunder Rose lassoed the clouds, what were two effects the happened after?
It started to rain and then it produced tornados.

15. 3 - $400 Thunder Rose sang to the tornados. What happened as a result?
They stopped churning and it began to rain.

16. 3 - $500 Explain what causes Thunder.
Lightning heats the air, causing an air pocket that sends out sound when it pops.

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What is a simile?
Comparing two things by using like or as.

18. 4 - $200 How is a metaphor different from a simile?
A metaphor is stating that one thing IS another, rather than using like or as.

19. 4 - $300 What is the purpose of using a hyperbole?
It colors literature and makes it more interesting to read or listen to.

20. 4 - $400 Give an example of a hyperbole.
Answers vary: Should be an exaggeration.

21. 4 - $500 Create a simile about your Language Arts teacher.
Answers may vary: She is as tall as a skyscraper. She goes off like a siren when we are talking to much.

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Thunder Rose is an example of what type of genre (literature)?
Tall Tale

23. 5 - $200 What is the general setting of this story?
Out West. Somewhere near Abilene.

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What did she make “Cole” out of?
Scrap metal

25. 5 - $400 Why did she name her cow “Tater”?
That was his favorite vegetable.

26. 5 - $500 Why was Thunder Rose named “Thunder Rose”?
She was born during a storm. She was believed to have Thunder and Lightning in her veins.

27. Final Jeopardy
Explain why Thunder Rose is a tall tale. Give at least 2 characteristics of a tall tale that apply to the story.
She has super human strength. There is constant action. She defeats a “bad guy”. It has many exaggerations in it. She has multiple problems to solve. The plot is impossible or funny.