Jeremy Utley - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Cook

What was the initial impact of Missus Cook on the narrator's life?

• She introduced the narrator to mathematics.

• She inspired a love for poetry.

• She taught the narrator how to paint.

• She encouraged the narrator to play sports.

Which literary devices did Missus Cook emphasize in her teaching?

• Hyperbole and understatement

• Metaphor and simile

• Alliteration and assonance

• Irony and satire

What was unique about Missus Cook's teaching style?

• Her focus on historical events

• Her strict discipline methods

• Her infectious passion for the subject

• Her use of technology in the classroom

How did Missus Cook's passion for poetry affect the narrator's life?

• It led to a career in science.

• It discouraged the narrator from reading.

• It made the narrator dislike school.

• It fostered a lifelong love of poetry.

What does the narrator still do today as a result of Missus Cook's influence?

• Plays musical instruments

• Writes novels

• Listens to songs with a focus on lyrics

• Paints landscapes