Persuasive Speech
What is the name of this persuasive device;
Have you ever been at school and just needed an extra five minutes of lunch time?
Rhetorical Question
Define 'mythology'
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
Who is Percy's Father?
Poseidon
What is Ned's real name?
Edward
What are the names of Australia's First Nations peoples?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
What is the device name for this type of language?
It is horrific that we only have thirty-five minutes for lunch!
Evaluative language
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
A legend contains some facts and becomes exaggerated to the point that real people or events take on a "larger than life" quality. In contrast, a myth isn't based on fact, but is symbolic storytelling that was never based on fact.
What are the names of Percys best friends?
Grover and Annabeth
How many siblings did Ned Kelly have?
12
What is the name of the parody for 'Jingle Bells'?
Batman Smells
In a persuasive speech, it is best to use high _______ language.
Modality
What is the most famous/popular mythology?
Greek mythology
Who stole the lightning bolt?
Luke
Who was Ned an apprentice for?
Harry Power
What is the name of Miss Franklin's dog?
Ollie
To make your persuasive speech credible, you need to incorporate __________.
Evidence
What typically are the main characters of myths?
The main characters in myths are usually gods, demigods, or supernatural humans.
What is the name of the camp Percy goes to?
Camp Half-Blood
What year was Ned Kelly hung? (Bonus points for date!)
1880 - Nov 11th
Give an example of a palindrome?
racecar
What do the letters of T.E.E.L stand for?
Topic Sentence
Explanation
Evidence
Linking Sentence
Where does the word 'myth' come from?
The word myth comes from the Greek word mythos, meaning story or word.
What is the name of the shop where Percy meets Medusa?
Auntie Em's Garden Gnome Emporium
Who did Ned leave the Jerilderie letter with?
Edwin Living
When does school return in 2021?
Wednesday 27th January