Hero's Journey
Lord of the Flies
Book Thief
Poetry
Macbeth
100
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel in the Mead Hall?
What does he do to boast about it afterwards?
He rips his arm off and then hangs it from the rafters.
100
What object do you need to be holding to be able to talk on the island?
The conch
100
What does Death compare Rudy's hair to?
The color of lemons
100
What kind of figurative language is this passage:
"Eventually, Liesel Meminger walked gingerly inside. Hans Hubermann had her by one hand. Her small suitcase had her by the other."
Personification
100
What is a "heath"? Why is it important to the story?
It is an open, desolate, dry area with only few things growing there. This is where Macbeth first encounters the three witches
200
What step of the Hero's Journey does this show?
Crossing the Threshold
200
Why is Simon killed?
Who kills him?
All of the boys, including Piggy and Ralph.
They mistake him for the Beast
200
What skill of Markus Zusak's is shown in this passage?
When the train pulled into the Bahnhof in Munich, the passengers slid out as if from a torn package. There were people of every stature, but among them, the poor were the most easily recognized. The impoverished always try to keep moving, as if relocating might help.
Comparing two things that are not often compared
Passengers compared to torn packages
200
Where is there caesura being used in the following passage:
I had come to believe what’s beautiful
had more to do with daring
to take yourself seriously, to stay
the course, whatever the course might be.
In the first three lines
200
What does Macbeth see floating in the corridor while he is on his way to kill Duncan?
A dagger!
300
What are the three STAGES of the Hero's Journey?
Departure, Initiation, Return
300
What does Jack think is the most important thing on the island?
What about Ralph?
Ralph: The Fire
Jack: Hunting Pigs
300
What skill of Markus Zusak's is shown in this passage?
“Now, let’s see”—Rosa lifted the bucket—“if he’s alive.”
“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!”
The watermark was oval-shaped, from halfway up his chest to his head. His hair was plastered to one side and even his eyelashes dripped.
“What was that for?”
“You old drunk!”
“Jesus . . .”
Steam was rising weirdly from his clothes.
Focus on small, often passed over details:
"steam was rising weirdly from his clothes"
300
Create a line of poetry using alliteration
Answers may vary
300
After hearing the prophecy and learning that he has become Thane of Cawdor, what does Macbeth AT FIRST decide to do regarding the prophecy of him as king?
He decided to leave it in the hands of fate. If it happens, it happens.
400
What does the word monomyth mean? How does it relate to the Hero's Journey?
"One Myth"
It refers to how most hero stories follow a similar pattern: the hero leaves what is comfortable and enters into the unknown world where they encounter many challenges and grow as a result, finally facing their biggest obstacle and succeed after being close to death. They then return home a changed person.
400
Jack and Ralph wrongly believe they see the Beast on the top of the mountain. Who is it actually?
A dead parachuter
400
What skill of Markus Zusak's is shown in this passage?
They crossed the bridge and pedaled up the hill to Grande Strasse. Sweat poured down Liesel's face, but it was the taste of a soon-to-be victory. Stealing was ripe in the air. Rudy turned the corner first. His tireless wheels shouted their presence in the street. The window was open.
Mixing great detail and very simple sentences together to create a passage that flows
400
What is the definition of poetry?
An attempt to express the inexpressible and describe the indescribable?
400
Why does Macbeth believe himself to be invincible as King?
Because of the witches' prophecy which states that no one born of woman can hurt Macbeth
500
Final Jeopardy:
How does this scene reflect the RETURN stage of the Hero's Journey?
Lightning McQueen returns back to the track, where his story started. But this time, he is changed. He realizes that the qualities of honor, respect, and responsibility are far greater than the fleeting glory of winning.
500
Is the following a possible theme for Lord of the Flies?
Why or why not?
Order
No. This is a topic.
A potential theme would be the author's belief of message about the topic of order
500
After Max is taken to the Dachau concentration camp, does Liesel ever see him again?
If so, where? And what happens?
Yes.
At the Steiner suit shop.
They hug each other and fall to the ground, crying.
500
Name the 5 kinds of imagery
Visual
Auditory
Gustatory
Olfactory
Tactile
500
The FIRST WORD in the play "Macbeth" is WHEN.
How does this word give a clue or insight into the events of the play?
This is ultimately a play about FATE. Is it a question of IF or WHEN?