English Things
Figurative Language:
She was a dumb as a box of rocks.
simile
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What artist sings "u my everything?"
Drake
In what city is California's Disneyland located?
Anaheim
“There’s a snake in my boot!” is famously spoken by Woody, a cowboy doll, in which 1995 animated movie?
Toy Story
What is it called when a story gives you a hint about something that will happen later?
foreshadowing
What popular book series tells the story of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts?
Harry Potter
What artist sings "Umbrella?"
Rihanna
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
Skin
Who is the person "telling" the story when you read a book.
The narrator
What popular book series tells the story of Katniss and her fight for survival?
The Hunger Games
What is it called when a person or group sings with no music?
acappella
What is the name of the largest country in the world?
Russia
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
This is a message the author wants to convey about society, the human condition or universal truths.
theme
The author who wrote Carrie, The Shining, Pet Sematary, and many more.
Stephen King
These lyrics are from a song call "Enter Sandman." Who is the band?
"Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land..."
Metallica
What country are the Great Pyramids of Giza located in?
Egypt
The part of the body with the most bones is the _______?
Hand
In literature, this is a physical object, character, setting, or action that represents a deeper, abstract idea or concept beyond its literal meaning
symbol
A tale of Two Cities begins with, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Who is the author?
Charles Dickens
What 1960s icon wrote the following songs (many are still covered by other artist today.)
"Knocking of Heaven's Door"
"Mr. Tambourine Man"
"Lay Lady Lay"
"Like a Rolling Stone"
Bob Dylan
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?
Pangea
What famous king (known for his many wives) started The Church of England simply because the Catholic church wouldn't allow him to divorce his first wife?
Henry the VIII (8th)