Disney Movies
Simba from Lion King is a what literary term ?
Character
He studies nonstop, preparing for his exams like he's training for the Olympics. This is an example of what literary term ?
Allusion
What vocabulary term describes a wedding reception that is lavishly decorated with silk drapery, crystal chandeliers, overflowing floral arrangements, and a ten-course gourmet meal, making the entire event feel splendid and luxurious?
Sumptuous
True or False ? Overweening means conceited
True
In the film The Little Mermaid, Ursula actively works against Ariel's goal of becoming human and marrying Eric this makes her what literary term ?
Antagonist
He saw electric scooters everywhere—on the sidewalks, in the parks, and piled up on every street corner.
This is an example of what vocabulary word ?
Ubiquitous
Putting salt in your hot chocolate is an example of what vocabulary term ?
Idiosyncrasy
True or False ? The word ignominy refers to a feeling of overwhelming joy and success.
False
Mother Gothel used this vocabulary term when telling Rapunzel to to go into the outside world because it is dangerous
Sophistry
After scoring the game's first goal, the star player paraded around the field with such puffed-up, insulting arrogance that even his own teammates rolled their eyes.
This is an example of what vocabulary term ?
Overweening
Imagine you are a villain in a play. You are talking to the hero, but suddenly you stop and quickly whisper a secret plan directly to the people watching the play. What literary term is being used for that moment when you break away to speak only to the audience?
aside
True or False ? The word catastrophe can only be used to describe huge natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, or hurricanes.
False, it can also describe any sudden event that causes great damage or suffering
Which vocabulary word best describes Tiana's (from The Princess and the Frog) deep, powerful, and constant inclination to save up every penny and work tirelessly on achieving her dream of opening her own restaurant?
penchant
Tina’s typical daily schedule consist of getting out of bed, commuting to the same job, and completing the same predictable chores. This is an example of what vocabulary term ?
Mundane
When reading a magazine interview or a newspaper profile about a public figure, what is the literary term used for the writer's technique of using descriptions of their clothes, their speaking habits, and their actions
characterization
True or False ? Blank verse poetry must rhyme, but it does not have a set rhythm
False, Blank verse is defined as verse that does not rhyme but does have a set meter, specifically iambic pentameter
If you are watching an animated character and notice a tiny change in their eye expression that shows they are secretly scared, even though they are smiling, what are you recognizing in their performance?
Nuance
Everyone said the old librarian knew the secret to the best fantasy stories.
This is an example of what vocabulary word ?
reputed
What is the vocabulary term for the practice of using clever, appealing-sounding arguments in debates or advertisements that are actually false or misleading and designed only to trick or persuade people rather than seek the truth?
sophistry
True or False ? Understanding the nuance of a character's tone means recognizing the small, subtle differences in their voice or word choice that tell you how they really feel
True, Nuance is all about those subtle differences