Stems
What is the definition of gyro?
turn
Identify the direct object in this sentence:
The evil cat scratched Jesse's leg.
leg
Identify the predicate noun in this sentence:
Mr. Chuckles is a terrifying clown.
clown
Identify this sentence's structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
He is happy.
simple
What are the two types of clauses?
Independent and dependent
Is this sentence a run-on, fragment, or correct?
After we went to the bank.
fragment
Where was the entrance to the secret annex?
Behind a bookcase
Who is Mr. Dussel?
a dentist who shares a room with Anne
What is the type of essay we wrote this trimester?
argumentative essay
An argumentative essay is written in this point of view
3rd person
Which type of literature can be defined as writing that deals with real people, things, events, and places?
Nonfiction
In Ronald Reagan’s “Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger,” why did Reagan specifically address school children in his message?
One of the astronauts was a teacher
What does "futile" mean?
Useless, pointless, no chance of succeeding
What group were most young Germans (especially boys) a part of?
Hitler Youth
Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker)
Which stem means both?
amphi
Identify the indirect object in this sentence:
Jack made his family a promise.
family
Identify the predicate adjective in this sentence:
He was happy after graduating law school.
happy
Identify this sentence's structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
The family went to the ocean, and it was too cold to get in.
compound
What's another name for a subordinate clause?
Dependent clause
Is this sentence a run-on, fragment, or correct?
Skyler wanted to buy a car, even though she knew her husband didn't like the idea.
correct
Which of the following words would NOT be used to describe Anne?
A. annoying
B. talkative
C. shy
D. lively
C. shy
How was everyone in the secret annex discovered, according to the play?
The thief
What is another name for a claim in the argumentative essay?
thesis statement
What is the purpose of a warrant?
To provide explanation of how the research supports the claim
A biography is written in which point of view?
3rd person (limited)
Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” is delivered in _______ tense, from a _______ point of view.
Present, 1st
In the excerpt from Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s autobiography “Farewell to Manzanar,” why is her father being arrested?
He was Japanese, and it was after Pearl Harbor, so the FBI was suspicious and made unfair arrests
In the story “Parallel Journeys,” the head of the Schutzstaffel was Heinrich Himmler who worshiped Adolf Hitler. Himmler was a man of great organizational skills, with a passion for perfect record keeping and a heart as black as his Schutzstaffel uniform. What is most likely the author’s intent by including this description?
A. to demonstrate that Hiltler promoted individuals based on qualifications, not just their viewpoints
B. to reinforce what color the SS officers wore
C. to emphasize the traits which made him cut out for Hitler’s victimization of Jews
D. to show how the leader of the SS was distinctly different than the group as a whole
A
What is the name of the planet where Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have their final duel in Revenge of the Sith?
Mustafar
Which stem means worthy?
What is the definition of pop?
dign
people
Is "pizza" a direct or indirect object in this sentence:
They ate an entire pizza for lunch.
direct object
For each sentence, identify whether it has a predicate noun or predicate adjective:
1) He is a philosophical scientist.
2) He is philosophical.
1) predicate noun
2) predicate adjective
Identify this sentence's structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
I didn't go to work because I didn't feel well.
complex
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
No amount of money would satisfy the greedy politicians, who put their desires above the country's.
"who put their desires above the country's"
Is this sentence a run-on, fragment, or correct?
The Atlantic Ocean has many icebergs, some of which broke off from Greenland.
correct
What is the name of the woman who helped the families stay hidden? SPELLED CORRECTLY FOR POINTS
Miep
Who is Pim?
Anne's father (Otto Frank)
Where is the claim located in the essay?
The last sentence of the first paragraph
What should you avoid doing in the concluding paragraph of an argumentative essay?
introduce new information
An autobiography is written in which point of view?
1st person
In Ronald Reagan’s “Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger,” why did Reagan mention that he was originally going to deliver the State of the Union address in the first line of his speech?
to emphasize the tragedy that occurred and explain why he was not giving his originally planned speech
If Papa were trying to avoid arrest, he wouldn’t have gone near that island. But I think he knew it was futile to hide out or resist. The next morning two FBI men in fedora hats and trench coats—like out of a thirties movie—knocked on Woody’s door, and when they left, Papa was between them. He didn’t struggle. There was no point. He had become a man without a country. The land of his birth was at war with America; yet after thirty-five years here he was, still prevented by law from becoming an American citizen. He was suddenly a man with no rights who looked exactly like the enemy.
Which of the following best summarizes how the author is feeling when writing this passage?
A. The author is feeling proud of her papa for cooperating with the FBI men, especially after he broke the law.
B. The author is feeling embarrassed and ashamed that her papa is being arrested.
C. The author is feeling frustrated because her papa is being treated unfairly.
D. The author is feeling scared because she is worried she might be arrested next.
C
What does Kristallnacht mean?
The Night of Broken Glass
What is the name of the bounty hunter who wears a hat and was first introduced in The Clone Wars animated series?
Cad Bane
Using what you know about the stem "eu", identify the correct definition of "eulogy."
A. something that praises the good things someone did, usually at their funeral
B. express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic
C. wanting to avoid activity or exertion
D. a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features
A
For each sentence, identify whether it has a direct object or indirect object:
1) She drove the car ten times around the block.
2) Walt threw a football to Hank.
1) direct object
2) direct object
100 bonus points: tell me how to rewrite sentence 2 to have an indirect object
Identify the predicate adjective in this sentence:
Watching a comedy sounds nice after such a difficult day at school.
nice
Identify this sentence's structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
Even though Jack had all day to work on homework, he chose to watch TV, and he failed his college course.
compound-complex
Identify the independent clause in this sentence:
We watched Stranger Things all day long.
"We watched Stranger Things all day long."
100 bonus points: tell me how to turn this independent clause into a dependent clause
Is this sentence a run-on, fragment, or correct?
Idaho is famous for its potatoes, it also grows lots of sugar beets.
run-on
Who was the only person in the secret annex to survive the concentration camps?
Anne's father (Otto Frank)
Which is NOT a theme of the play?
A. Family relationships are not always easy
B. In tough times, desperate people can do desperate things
C. Money can't buy happiness
D. It takes courage and hope to keep going
C. Money can't buy happiness
How can you prove a claim?
provide supporting reasons and evidence
Why should you include a counterargument in your argumentative essay?
To show you aren't biased
DOUBLE POINTS
A book about the life of a famous person written by someone else would be located in what section of a library?
Nonfiction
In Ronald Reagan’s “Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger,” what is a central idea of his speech?
Brave people face great risks
What was the title of the documentary you watched about Manzanar?
Remembering Manzanar
In the “Nobel Prize Speech of Elie Wiesel,” what is the meaning of “Kingdom of Night?”
Human suffering, pain, and despair
What is the name of the town in The Mandalorian episode 9, "The Marshal"?
Double points: What is the name of the marshal?
Mos Pelgo
Cobb Vanth
x5000 points: What is the name of the actor who plays Cobb Vanth?
This word in the dictionary has the definition, "conforming to the opinion or view that is generally accepted as right, straight, or true." What is the word? (hint: is two stems put together)
orthodox
DOUBLE POINTS
In the following list of verbs, identify all the action verbs:
Runs, jumps, is, was, sounds, cheers, smells
runs, jumps, sounds, cheers smells
In the following list of verbs, identify all the linking verbs:
Runs, jumps, is, was, sounds, cheers, smells
is, was, sounds, smells
Identify this sentence's structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
I went to the theater and ate a large bucket of popcorn on my own, washing it all down with an ice-cold soda.
simple
How many clauses does this sentence have?
A)1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
On a windy afternoon in the month of October, I went to the lake to sit and ponder my legacy, enjoying the sound of the rustling maple leaves of the nearby forest and the tranquil water splashing ever so softly on the sandy shore.
1
Fix this run-on sentence (Hint: there are four ways):
Arthur went to town for supplies, John stayed at camp.
Arthur went to town for supplies. John stayed at camp. (Two simple sentences)
Arthur went to town for supplies, and John stayed at camp. (Compound sentence with comma and coordinating conjunction)
Arthur went to town for supplies; John stayed at camp. (Compound sentence with semi-colon)
While Arthur went to town for supplies, John stayed at camp. (Complex sentence)
How did Anne Frank die?
Typhus fever
What does Anne Frank say she still believes about people?
People are still good at heart
What is the paragraph called that talks about the opposing opinion regarding the topic?
counterargument or counterclaim
300 points per correct answer: What 5 components are required for a claim to be written well?
Opinion + because + Reason 1 + and + Reason 2
For example: Cell phones should be banned from classrooms because they aren't necessary for communication and create pointless distractions.
If I went to the store and found an autobiography about you, who would the author be?
[Your name]
What was the main focus of Lincoln’s speech “The Gettysburg Address”?
Why didn’t Papa resist arrest?
To maintain his DIGNITY
In the “Nobel Prize Speech of Elie Wiesel,” why did he mention Raoul Wallenberg, Albert Schweitzer, and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The all helped others and made great sacrifices
Bonus Question - 200 points for each correct answer
List all the characters who have wielded the Darksaber in Star Wars
Tarre Vizsla, Pre Vizsla, Darth Maul, Sabine Wren, Bo-Katan Kryze, Moff Gideon, and Din Djarin (The Mandalorian)