Literary Devices
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using like or as while a metaphor compares two things without the use of like or as.
What is the title of the most recent short story we have read?
The Palace Thief.
Who preformed in the SuperBowl?
Rihanna
What is the difference between a central idea and a main idea?
A central idea discuss the theme or message while a main idea discusses the main events of a story.
Who was the first person to discuss human rights?
Cyrus the Great
Referencing to something famous in a text is known as an ...
allusion
Name three characters from "The Palace Thief"
Deepak Meetah, Martin Blythe, Sedgewick Bell, Fred Masoudi, Senator Bell, Mr. Woodbridge, Mr. Hundert.
How many teeth do human adults have?
32, but you will have 28 after getting your wisdom teeth removed.
What was the archetype that Simon from Lord of the Flies was said to fit?
The Christ archetype.
What is a synonym for "Preamble"?
Introduction
Sally sells seashells by the seashore is an example of ...
alliteration.
Finish the title. "Life is Sweet at ..."
Kumansenu
What is Ms. Steiner's favorite type of shark?
A bullshark.
What does the pastoral tradition focus on?
The countryside.
Why is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights able to be violated?
It is a document, not a treaty.
What is onomatopoeia?
The creation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (ex: BOOM, POW)
What did the character Dee change about herself upon her arrival home?
Her name.
As of November 2022, who is the most followed person on instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What does the acronym "I.C.E. method" stand for?
Introduce
Cite
Explain
Who influenced Martin Luther King Jr. in conducting peaceful protests?
Mahatma Gandhi
The message "Slow and steady wins the race" is an example of ...
What was the narrator's name in the short story "Two Kinds"?
Jing-Mei also known as June.
How many credits do you need to graduate from Longwood High School?
22 credits.
What was the central idea of Lord of the Flies?
Hint: good vs. bad
All of humans have the ability to be evil.
How many countries are involved in the United Nations today?
193