Vocabulary
Protagonist
What is a metaphor?
William Shakespeare
What is the most common letter in the English Dictionary?
E
This color was named after the fruit, not the other way around
Orange
Define "Forthright"
Direct; with complete disclosure and honesty
What is alliteration?
What famous novel (that you read) did F. Scott Fitzgerald write?
The Great Gatsby
How many countries speak English? (within 20)
67
Strawberry
Define "nefarious"
Openly or notoriously wicked; infamous
"The lights sing"
"The chair squealed"
"The tree danced"
What famous book series is J.K. Rowling famous for writing?
Harry Potter
What year was the first English dictionary written in? (within 200 years)
1755
What part of the face stays the same size since birth?
Eyeballs
Name a synonym for "probity"
integrity; honesty; uprightness
Vivid description that includes detail that appeals to the sentence is called _________.
Imagery
Who is the short story and poetry author famous for mystery and dark horror writing?
(The Raven, Tell Tale Heart, Masque of the Red Death)
Edgar Allan Poe
What is the most common adjective used in the English language?
"good"
What is Triskaidekaphobia?
The fear of spiders
Define "scrupulous"
Having strict principles or beliefs; acting in strict regard for what is right or proper
Vivid description that includes details that add to the sentence is called _________.
Imagery
What novel did Harper Lee write? (You've read it!)
To Kill a Mockingbird
A new phrase added to the English language is "mouse potato." Define it.
Someone who works on the computer a lot
What condiment was first sold as a medicine?
Ketchup