Connotation (Positive, Negative, or Neutral)
Karen's hair looks terrible in this light.
Negative
List the five parts of a plot diagram.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
How many nights is Hannukah?
8
(Hint: It's between 1-20)
In the song, who got run over by a reindeer?
Grandma!
What holiday food is red & white?
Candy Cane
Tom is a picky eater.
Negative
What conflict type is this scenario: You don't know if you want to break up with your significant other.
Internal conflict (self vs. self)
People in some areas of Europe and China wear which color underwear to bring them luck on New Year’s Eve?
Red
Every year, the world’s largest Hannukah menorah makes an appearance in which city?
a. Toronto
b. New York City
c. Chicago
d. London
New York City
What is the star ingredient in a traditional British Christmas pudding?
Raisins
Frances beamed at her friend with undisguised admiration.
Positive
What is theme in a story?
The central idea or underlying message that can apply to anyone and everyone.
In Australia, Dec. 26th is celebrated as what day?
a. Christmas-after
b. Black Friday
c. Winter Solstice
d. Boxing Day
Boxing Day!
Originally a day where servants, tradespeople, and the poor traditionally were presented with gifts. By the 21st century it had become a day associated with shopping and sporting events.
What is the name of the scary, horned mythical figure from Alpine folklore that follows St. Nicholas around, terrorizing naughty children?
Hint: There are a couple of scary movies that have come out with this name.
Krampus
True or false: Peacock was served instead of turkey for Christmas in medieval England.
True
The aroma of the fresh baked bread wafted through the city streets.
Positive
This type of characterization SHOWS things to the audience that reveals the personality of the character.
Indirect Characterization
In what country do people celebrate Christmas day by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What is the first day of Kwanzaa?
Dec. 26th
People in the American South often eat this food to attract good luck in the New Year.
(Hint: It’s also traditionally served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.)
Black-eyed peas
Neutral
Create an example of alliteration.
Answers may vary.
What is the name of the winter holiday celebrated in China around Jan./Feb.?
Chinese New Year
If you followed the song, "12 Days of Christmas," how many gifts would you end up receiving?
Hint: It's between 1 - 500
364
In Spain, on New Years Eve and at the stroke of midnight, it is tradition to eat one ______ for every toll of the clock bell.
Grape