Grammar
Punctuation
Vocab
Rhetorical Appeals
Lord of the Flies
100

I like some of my classes more (then/than) others.

What is "than?" 

100

You shouldn't date until you're 24 (, / ;) but if you do, please be respectful. 

What is "comma?"

100

We have a plethora of resources for you to use.

What is "an excess or an overabundance?"

100

The facts and data used to prove a point. 

What is "logos?"

100

This boy is chief in Lord of the Flies. 

Who is Ralph?

200

Some say MCHS has (to/two/too) many rules.

What is "too?"

200

In case you didn't know ( , / ; / no punctuation) you have already completed 75% of your freshman year! 

What is "comma?"

200

When you wrong someone, you should show true contrition if you want to be friends again. 

What is "remorse or sorrow?"

200

Appeals to whether you can trust the speaker, or what qualifications they have. 

What is "ethos?"

200

This boy symbolizes logic and intelligence. 

Who is Piggy?

300

Some people spend so much money on prom. It's like (their/there/they're) getting married or something. 

What is "they're?"

300

Surprise grammar question: If (you're/your) having a rough day, tell yourself, "this, too, shall pass."

What is "you're?"

300

The teacher's intimidating mien discouraged the students to ask questions. 

What is "bearing; demeanor; mood; appearance?"

300

If a commercial is really sad, they are appealing to this rhetorical appeal. 

What is "pathos?"

300

This boy symbolizes humanity's innate goodness.

Who is "Simon?"

400

I can't drink coffee after 4 PM; it (effects/affects) my ability to sleep. 

What is "affects?" 

400

Have faith ( , / ; / no punctuation) high school gets better. 

What is "semicolon?"

400

Sports aren't for everyone.  No matter how many times you explain football to someone, they may still find it utterly insipid. 

What is "lacking substance; dull; boring?"

400
This philosopher came up with the rhetorical triangle of ethos, pathos, and logos. 

Who is "Aristotle?"

400

This war inspired William Golding to write Lord of the Flies. 

What is World War II?

500

Doing drugs has a negative 1. (effect/affect) on the brain. They can also 2. (effect/affect) your mood, sleep, and attention span negatively. 

What is 1. "effect" and 2. "affect" 

500

I hope your quarter three grades are what you hoped  ( , / ; / no punctuation) however ( , / ; / no punctuation) if they're not, you have quarter four to change them.

What are "semicolon" and "comma?" 

500

Even after showing true contrition, your friend may not be placated by your apology, and you may need to give them time. 

What is "to soothe or mollify; to appease?"

500

The fourth, lesser-known rhetorical appeal that is exemplified by commercials that say "Act in the next ten minutes, and you'll get two!" 

What is "kairos?"

500

Jack and Ralph represent these two worlds. 

What is the world of savagery and the world of civilization? 

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