Idioms
Language Features
General Knowledge
100
John ruffled a few feathers with his claim that rugby should be banned for under-18s. What does this mean?
He made people a bit upset, angry and excited.
100
Parents of over 900 Israeli soldiers urge IDF to call off ‘death trap’ Rafah attack (Headline in the Guardian).
What language feature is being used here?
Emotive language.
100
What's the biggest planet in the Solar System?
Jupiter.
200
I need to bite the bullet and start sorting out my tax return.
I need to do this necessary but unpleasant task.
200
“Taste of things to come as food prices skyrocket” (Headline after food prices went up 15%).
Hyperbole / Imagery / Metaphor
200
What's the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River.
300
I was burning the midnight oil last night getting my assignment finished.
I stayed up late doing something (usually work or study related).
300
"In letting his heart rule his head, he stumbled into a PR nightmare" (Guardian talking about Albanese)
Idiom / Metaphor
300
Who was the first female PM in Australia?
Julia Gillard.
400
Bill's not playing with a full deck of cards.
Bill is not very intelligent/competent.
400
"Mysterious metal monolith disappears from Utah desert" (Headline)
Alliteration.
400
What kind of animal did Daniel stay with in the Bible?
Lions.
500
We met up for a beer and just chewed the fat for a few hours.
We had a relaxed, informal conversation.
500
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair” (Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities)
Juxtaposition.
500
When was the first iPad released?
2010.