Grammar
What is the part of speech that describes a noun?
Adjective
he person or force working against the protagonist is called the...?
What does "prefix" mean?
A word part added to the beginning of a word
What is my favorite color?
Green
Who is the main character of Star Wars?
Luke Skywalker
What is the correct plural form for the word "child"
Children
What do we call the underlying message or lesson of a story?
Theme
What does the word "procrastinate" mean?
To delay or put off doing something
What is my favorite sports team?
Chicago Blackhawks
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
What is the correct version: "Their going to the park" or "They're going to the park"?
They're
"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of what figure of speech?
Simile
If someone is "reluctant" to do something, how do they feel?
Unwilling or hesitant
Where did I go to college?
Western Michigan University
How many players are on a standard soccer team on the field?
11
What is the term for a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words (like "and," "but," "or")?
Conjunction
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as"; a metaphor states one thing is another
What does it mean to "elaborate" on an idea?
To add more detail or explanation
Name one state that I have lived in (bonus points if you name the city too!)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jackson, Wyoming
In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
Africa
What is the term for a word that sounds like what it describes (e.g., "buzz," "hiss")?
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for when an author gives human qualities to non-human things or objects?
Personification
What is a synonym for the word "meticulous"?
Careful, precise
Barista, hostess, worked at a golf course
What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
Gravity