The Hunger Games
What is the name of the country where The Hunger Games takes place?
Panem
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
A Pakistani activist who fought for girls’ education
Who is Percy Jackson’s father?
Poseidon
What is a device where you compare something using like or as?
Simile
What is the protagonist of a story?
The hero or main character of a story.
Why does Katniss volunteer as a tribute?
To save her sister, Primrose.
What right does Malala speak out for?
The right for girls to go to school
Where do demigods go to be safe and train to defeat monsters?
Camp Half-Blood
What literary device does this sentence use? Ex: "His temper is a volcano, always ready to erupt"
Metaphor
What is the antagonist? Give an example.
The bad guy or the "villain". Ex: The Capitol or President Snow.
What symbol does Katniss wear that becomes important to the rebellion?
The mockingjay pin.
Who is the antagonist of "I am Malala"
The Taliban
What important item is Percy accused of stealing?
Zeus' Lightning Bolt i.e. The Master Bolt
What is personification? Give an example.
Giving human traits to something nonhuman. Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is symbolism? Give an example.
Symbolism is the practice of using visible objects, colors, or actions to represent abstract ideas, emotions, or concepts. Example: Fire or the mockingjaypin.
What is the purpose of the Hunger Games, according to the Capitol?
To punish the districts for the previous rebellion and remind them that they should never be at war again.
Why did the Taliban oppose Malala’s message?
They did not want girls to receive an education or speak publicly since it was against the "Quran".
Who is Aunty Em?
Medusa
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance
What is the theme of a story?
The message or central idea conveyed by a story.
Who is the female tribute from district 11 that reminded Katniss of her sister?
Rue
What country did Malala move to after being shot?
England (The UK)
Who is Luke's father?
Hermes
What is a hyperbole? Give an example.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme, deliberate exaggeration to emphasize a point, evoke strong emotions, or add humor. Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is the difference between internal conflict and external conflict?
Internal conflict happens inside a character’s mind or emotions; external conflict happens between a character and an outside force, such as another person, society, nature, or technology