A fact that has been manipulated by the author for dramatic effect is called this.
What is a 'tweaked' truth
100
She entered with ungainly struggle like some huge awkward chicken, torn, squawking, out of its coop.
--Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
What is Simile.
100
The "Cup Song" is featured in this 2012 musical comedy film starring Anna Kendrick.
What is Pitch Perfect.
100
Sitting atop the the table was an ovoid disc of brown sponge, shiny and slightly misshapen.
What is sight.
100
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. Often uses like or as.
What is a simile.
200
Identify author of the text from which the following excerpt is taken.
"Hungover, broke, but in his own way happy, for they were both young and in love with each other and their son."
What is Fergal Keane (Letter to Daniel)
200
The novel Candide makes fun of its characters' suffering, while The Sorrows of Young Werther takes its protagonist's suffering very seriously.
What is tone.
200
"One Time" is the debut single by this Canadian Artist.
Who is Justin Bieber.
200
And from his throat came the somehow melodic death wail of a thousand strangled seagulls.
What is hearing.
200
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is a metaphor.
300
In "Lithium" by Nirvana, the transition from a quiet verse to loud chorus shows a change in this.
What is tone.
300
Behemoth Biggest Born of earth upheaved.
--Milton
What is Alliteration.
300
The Macaroni, Chinstrap, and Emperor are all different species of this animal.
What are Penguins.
300
The room was filled with the sulphuric stink of a long-neglected egg mayo sandwich.
What is smell.
300
The speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject in a piece of literature.
What is (Literary) Tone.
400
In "Jeremy", Eddy Vedder delivers a message about suicide. This key word was used to describe his view of the suicide.
What is futility.
400
"I was helpless. I did not know what in the world to do. I was quaking from head to foot, and could have hung my hat on my eyes, they stuck out so far." --Mark Twain
What is hyperbole.
400
The first Harry Potter book was released in this year.
What is 1997.
400
It was icy cold and hard like some sort of metal, the faintest contact was enough to send shivers up one's spine.
What is touch.
400
A figure of speech where animals, ideas or inorganic objects are given human characteristics.
What is personification.
500
In this unit we read, watched, and/or listened to two texts from this famous, British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter
Who is Roald Dahl
500
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.
--Shakespeare
What is metaphor.
500
Not including Toronto FC, this major league sports team is based in Toronto. (Hint: you have three to choose from!)
What is Maple Leafs or Blue Jays or Raptors.
500
It was smooth and sweet with hints of tangerine and lime, but tapered into a pleasant lingering nuttiness.
What is taste.
500
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.