The Hunger Games
Who is the author of the Hunger Games?
Suzanne Collins
What is a main theme that we can learn from Thank You Ma'am?
That small gestures can make big changes
What are the elements of a good paragraph? Name at least 2
Various answers
Who is the author of Harry Potter?
Explain what an allusion is
An allusion is when a person or author makes an indirect reference in speech, text, or song to an event or figure. ... Allusions often make reference to previous works of literature, especially references to the Bible and Greek or Roman mythology.
Name a character who symbolizes innocence
Rue or Prim
What does Rainsford think about hunting at the beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game?"
He thinks its wonderful and the best sport a man could choose to do
What should the first sentence of a paragraph do?
It is your topic sentence. It should clearly state your topic and answer the question that was asked
Where does Harry live?
Number 4 Privet Drive. Cupboard under the stairs
Provide a definition of what a symbol is and explain one example from the Harry Potter
A symbol is a mark, sign or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship.
Scar, Quidditch, Mirror of Erised, Stone, Invisibility cloak
Name two elements that show The Hunger Games is written about a dystopian society
class systems, The government keeps people from forming social relationships, urban/industrial setting, people are conditioned to be afraid of nature, oppression of lower classes, government is brutal and violent, black markets to sell illegal goods, propoganda
How was the word hierarchy important in the short story The Necklace?
A hierarchy is the ranking of citizens based on their wealth and social status. Our main protagonist Mathilde Loisel wished to be higher up in the hierarchy- an aristocrat
What POV are The Hunger Games and Harry Potter written from?
Hunger Games- First
Harry Potter- Third (Limited)
Who are the protagonist and antagonist of Harry Potter
Harry= protagonist
Voldemeort, Snape, Malfoy= antagonist
Name the three types of irony and explain the difference
Situational, dramatic and verbal
A giant, golden horn, shaped like a cone with a curved tail.
Cornucopia
Is Montressor a reliable narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
No- He says that Fortunato has done something so horrible that warrants his death- but Fortunato thinks they are friends.
What is the "F" word in the essay In Praise of the F Word by Mary Sherry?
Failure
Represents love, connections to Voldemort, loss
Harry's scar
What is a thesis statement? Explain what makes a good one
The main argument of your essay. It cannot be a question or stating a fact. Your thesis must be arguable.
The Head Gamemaker during the 74th Hunger Games.
Seneca Crane
What is the most powerful "character" in the short story "The Interlopers"?
Nature/wolves
List one successful technique that Stephen King uses in his essay "Everything You Need to Know about Writing..in 10 minutes"
anecdote, humour, credible (expert),
What is ironic about the ending of this novel?
The teacher who we would assume was the least likely to be helping Voldemort was actually the 'Defense Against the Dark Arts' teacher and he projected himself as being afraid
Explain what personification is and what its purpose is in literature
Personification is when human qualities are given to objects or creatures that aren't human.
It often helps to build understanding in a relatable way. Often also used for setting which makes it feel more alive. In Harry Potter it's obviously used for 'magic'