Poetry
In Municipal Gum
What does the Gum tree symbolise
Indigenous culture (up to teacher)
Which language technique is used in this sentence?
"The classroom was a zoo during lunchtime."
Metaphor
What is the name of Scout's older brother?
Double point: full name.
Jem
DP: Jeremy Finch
What is the name of the detective hired to investigate Harlan's death?
Benoit Blanc
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Define resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
Which word is spelt incorrectly?
The students were very exited about the excursion.
Excited
In Dulce Et Decorum Est
What event is described in the most dramatic section of the poem?
Gas attack
Which language technique is used in this sentence?
"I've told you a million times to clean your room!"
Hyperbole
Why does Scout get into trouble on her first day of school?
She already knows how to read and write.
What is the name of the wealthy mystery novelist who is found dead?
Harlan Thrombey
Which ship famously sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?
Titanic
Define significant
Important or meaningful
Which punctuation mark is missing?
After lunch we went to the library.
After lunch, we went to the library.
What as Wilfred Owen's main purpose in writing his poem?
To expose the harsh realities of war
hich language technique is used in this sentence?
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
Why does Atticus agree to defend Tom Robinson?
A: Looking for a certain word
It is his moral duty
What unique condition does Marta Cabrera have?
She vomits when she lies
What is the largest land animal on Earth?
Double Point: must be specific
African elephant
Define deteriorate
To become worse over time
What is wrong in this sentence:
Its important to recognise that everyone's perspective is shaped by their experiences.
Its should be It's
In Oodgeroo Noonuccal poem, what is the main theme of We Are Going?
Loss of Indigenous culture and land
Which technique is most prominent in this sentence?
"The city stretched its steel fingers towards the fading sun."
Personification
Why does Jem have to read to Mrs Dubose?
For destroying her flowers.
What is the name of Harlan's grandson who is known for his online trolling and extreme political views?
Jacob
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Define ethical
Based on morals and principles of right and wrong
What is wrong in this sentence:
Each student was asked to submit there essay by Friday, regardless of whether they had completed there research.
there should be their
Who are the "Mental Cases" in Owen's poem?
Soliders
Name the technique
Virtual reality
Oxymoron
Why do Scout, Jem, and Dill go to the jail on the night before Tom Robinson's trial?
To see where Atticus went.
What is the true cause of Harlan Thrombey's death?
Suicide after believing he had been poisoned
How many strings does a standard guitar have?
6
Define peril
Danger or risk
What is wrong in this sentence:
The teacher, who had taught at the school for over twenty years knew exactly how to manage difficult situations.
The teacher, who had taught at the school for over twenty years, knew exactly how to manage difficult situations.
Which language technique is the most used in the poem, We Are Going?
Repetition
Identify the three language techniques used in the following line:
"The silent storm stalked the shore with a sinister smile."
Double points: must be what is in the answer section.
Oxymoron: silent storm
Personification: storm is given human qualities
Alliteration: the s is repeated.
According to Mayella Ewell's testimony, why did she ask Tom Robinson to come into her yard?
To break up a chiffarobe (wardrobe) for firewood.
What board game are Harlan and Marta playing at the beginning of the film?
Go
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Define auspicious
Promising success; favourable
What is wrong in this sentence:
Despite the students' complaints, neither of the teachers were willing to change the deadline.
were should be was