Ch 1 The 6th Grade Nickname Game

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What is a nickname?

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A nickname is a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of or in addition to the real name.

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What does it mean to 'stick' a nickname?

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To 'stick' a nickname means to make it widely accepted or used by others.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What does 'bland' mean?

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Bland means lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is the purpose of a substitute teacher?

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A substitute teacher is a person who takes the place of a regular teacher when they are absent.

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What is the significance of Mr. Hughes' name in the story?

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Wiley and Jeff are delighted because they think Mr. Hughes' name will be easy to create a nickname for.

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What is the main conflict in 'The 6th Grade Nickname Game'?

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The main conflict revolves around Charles betting that Wiley and Jeff can create a nickname that will stick.

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What does it mean to 'bet' in a game?

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To 'bet' means to risk something, usually money or a prize, on the outcome of an event.