Random Astronomy Questions
What is Pluto?
A dwarf planet
Simile
On January 9th 1994, a star was born.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
No
based on one's whims without any regard for objectivity, fairness, or rationality
Who wants to invest in a liquor store?
Walter
Jupiter
The gale howled as it passed through the trees.
What does this sentence contain?
Personification!
I need apples, oranges, and potatoes.
Why are commas being used here?
A list's being set off
What is a catalyst?
Any agent that causes change, whether chemical or otherwise
What did Beneatha get from Asagai?
Traditional Nigerian robes
Which true planet has the most elliptical orbit?
Mercury
Boom! Pow! Moo!
These words have something in common. What is it?
They're onomatopoeia!
"Hey," said Bob, "I waited a long time for your arrival."
Why is this correct?
You have to use commas to set off quotations.
If something is paramount, what is it?
Very important, priority #1
Why does Mama keep a plant around?
She wants to have a garden one day
What's the closest star to the Sun?
Proxima Centauri, a part of the Alpha Centauri system
Fancy Flower Fund
What is the following phrase an example of?
Alliteration
Nancy fought valiantly but succumbed to the onslaught of zombies. What rule is this an example of?
What would stagnant waters look like?
Still
Who is pregnant, and how does she feel about it?
Ruth, and it's heavily implied she wants to abort the baby
Where do black holes come from?
Star cores (or anything, really), that gravitationally collapses in on itself
The stars are diamonds upon the vault of the sky.
What does this sentence contain?
A metaphor
Only a few of the students who were in the school building survived the zombie apocalypse. Why are there no commas here?
You can't use commas to set off an essential phrase or clause.
What is latent potential?
Hidden potential
Why does Walter treat Ruth badly?
He's not happy that they're poor, and wants to get out of it, and he's taking it out on her