Classic Literature
This book tells the story of a bunch of disadvantaged boys in Oklahoma.
Who wrote "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
Roald Dahl
What does "compulsory" mean?
Mandatory. You have to do it.
Verb
What is a simile?
An indirect comparison.
This book tells the story of a short person who must travel to a mountain in order to defeat a dragon.
"The Hobbit"
Who wrote "Lord of the Rings"?
JRR Tolkien
What does "accelerate" mean?
To speed up.
The rotund cat lounged on the sofa. What is rotund in this sentence?
Noun
What knight is featured in Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shallot"?
Lancelot
This book tells the story of stranded boys on an island.
"Lord of the Flies"
Who wrote "Pride & Prejudice?"
Jane Austen
What does "archaic" mean?
Old fashioned. Not relevant to today.
She blushed furiously when she had to speak in front of the class. What is furiously in this sentence?
Adverb
I really messed up this time, I'm in the belly of the beast.
What kind of allusion is this and what does it allude to?
Biblical - Jonah
This book tells the story of a dystopian society marked by constant surveillance.
"1984"
Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Harper Lee
What does "unanimous" mean?
A decision everyone agrees to.
His eyes were bright and blue. What is bright in this sentence?
Adjective.
What play is Neil acting in "The Dead Poet's Society"?
A Midsummer's Night Dream
This book tells the story of a tragic millionaire and his doomed love for his former sweetheart, now married to another man. It's set in the 1920s.
"The Great Gatsby"
Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
What does "ubiquitous" mean?
Commonly found everywhere.
I walked slowly to the school. What is "the" in this sentence?
Article
What is the name of the mean headmaster in "The Dead Poet's Society?"
Mr. Nolan