Face on the Milk Carton
Orbiting Jupiter
Figurative Language
JFK Conspiracy
Riddles and Random
100
What was Janie's boyfriend's name?
Who is Reeve
100
Who is the main character of Orbiting Jupiter?
Jackson Hurd l Joseph Brook
Jackson Brook l Joseph Hurd
Who is Joseph Brook
100
Humans use figurative language all the time without knowing it. When you say "that's peak," or "the glaze is crazy," for example, you are speaking figuratively.
What do we call the opposite of figurative language?
What is literal language, or literal.
100
What was the commission report investigating JFK's death called?
The Watergate Report l The JFK Report
The President's Commision l The Warren Report
What is the Warren Report
100
If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place
200
What does Janie's birth certificate symbolize for her?
A) Her ability to find her parents
B) Her freedom to go on trips
C) Proof that her parents are who they say they are
D) A requirement to get her driver's license
What is proof that her parents are who they say the are?
200
Who stepped on Jacks foot?
Dahlia l Rosie
Caroline l Madison
Who is Dahlia
200
Generally, when you listen to music with vocals, there is a chorus. The chorus typically functions as a way to glue verses and the song together without losing meaning.
This form of figurative language is called _____.
What is repetition.
200
Who is the president that took JFK's place after his death?
Bill Clinton l George Bush
Lyndon Johnson l Bobby Kennedy
Who is Lyndon Johnson
200
*Daily Double*
Write down a number equal to or below your team's total points. You will either GAIN or LOSE that number of points on the next question.
Eg; You have 1000 points and wager 1000. The next question asked is replaced with this point total. You either win that many points or lose that many points.
Select the next question.
300
Draw what Janie found in her parent's attic.
A dress with POLKA DOTS
300
Who is the primary female character in Orbiting Jupiter?
Dahlia l Rosie
Maddy l Janie
Who is Maddy
300
"I can feel the moon smiling on me tonight." This form of figurative language is called _______.
A metaphor l symbolism
A simile l personification
What is personification.
300
When was JFK assassinated?
1967 l 1957
1953 l 1963
What is 1963
300
You have 1 minute to discuss.
What is the worst, most diabolically useless, borderline pathetic, superpower imaginable?
For example, "flight"
Group with the best answer wins.
400
What is the symbolisms of Janie being able to drive?
Courage l Freedom
Love l Adventure
What is Freedom
400
Which US state is 'Orbiting Jupiter's' setting?
What is Maine
400
In 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast's bedroom walls, curtains and furniture are all torn to shreds. However, in the middle of the room is a perfectly preserved rose.
This imagery is tied to this type of figurative language.
What is symbolism.
400
Who was Lyndon B Johnson talking to on the phone after JFK's death?
Who is J Edgar Hoover
The leader/director of the FBI is also an acceptable answer.
400
A cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays in town for 3 days, then leaves on Friday. How did he do it?
The horse's name is Friday
500
Who is the 'real' face on the milk carton?
Janie
Hannah
An unnamed girl
Who is Janie
500
When was 'Orbiting Jupiter' first published?
1995 l 1985
2005 l 2015
What is 2015
500
The following situations are all types of this form of figurative language.
- saying "you're so happy" while you're actually miserable
- a fire station catching on fire
- the weather app stating it's supposed to be sunny today but it's raining outside
What is irony.
P.S. 212: don't forget this meaning
500
*Daily Double*
Write down a number equal to or below your team's total points. You will either GAIN or LOSE that number of points on the next question.
Eg; You have 1000 points and wager 1000. The next question asked is replaced with this point total. You either win that many points or lose that many points.
Select the next question
500
What does this invention do?
It is a glass harmonica, or musical instrument.
Its function is to produce music.