"If Mr. Dahl complains about the ghost of the old sea captain again, I'm going to light myself on fire!"

"The nap that I took was medicine for my soul."

"My incomplete I & S essay stared at me from my computer screen."

"After Mr. Dahl explained litotes, I felt that the concept was as clear as mud."

"Everyone got food poisoning at my birthday party—not the greatest way to celebrate."

"The memories from that birthday party were a tornado swirling around my brain."

"Give me your eyes and ears for the last two minutes of class."

"Time flies when you're having fun in English class!"