ELA : Novels
In what historical novel by Irene Hunt do we follow the story of Jethro Creighton, a young boy living in southern Illinois during the Civil War?
“Across Five Aprils”
Which point of view is used when the narrator tells the story from the perspective of "I" and is a character in the story?
First-person point of view.
What is the name for the layer of gasses that surrounds the Earth?
Atmosphere
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower.
Who was the famous Roman general who later became dictator of the Roman Republic and was assassinated on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar.
What novel, written by S.E. Hinton, explores the themes of social class, friendship, and the struggle between right and wrong, with characters like Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade?
“The Outsiders”
What is the climax of a narrative?
The highest point of tension or conflict in the story, where the outcome is decided.
What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity
What document begins with the words "We the People" and serves as the supreme law of the United States?
The United States Constitution.
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?
It limited the power of the monarchy and established the principle of the rule of law.
What classic novel explores the descent into savagery of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island?
"Lord of the Flies"
What literary term is used to describe situations that are the opposite of what's expected?
Irony
What is the Earth's primary source of energy?
The Sun
What was the name of the document that declared the American colonies independent from Great Britain in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence.
What ancient civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of South America?
The Inca Civilization
What is the setting in "Across Five Aprils"?
The setting is southern Illinois during the American Civil War.
What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
A rebuttal addresses and refutes opposing arguments or counterclaims, strengthening the writer's position and persuading the audience.
What type of energy transformation occurs when a person pedals a bicycle, converting their muscle energy into mechanical energy to move the bike forward?
Kinetic energy into mechanic energy
What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution?
It granted women the right to vote nationwide.
Who was the famous Greek philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and logic, and was the tutor of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle.
Where does Anne Frank and her family hide during World War II?
They hide in a secret annex above her father's office in Amsterdam.
What literary device is used when the author gives human-like qualities to non-human objects or animals?
Personification
What law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
Newton's third law of motion
What event marked the beginning of the Civil War in the United States?
The bombardment of Fort Sumter.
Mansa Musa was a famous ruler of which African empire?
The Mali Empire.