American Literature Jeopardy

Rhetorical Devices #1

100

This is a consise, wise statement of belief packed with meaning. Example: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

What is Aphorism?

200

This is an author's attitude toward a subject, often determined by the diction and punctuation.

What is Tone?

300

"...whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, and we shall fight in the hills"

What is Anaphora?

400

"Jimmy always considers others, provides for others, and helps others."

What is Parallelism?

500

Tommy Tate is a bear on defense; almost no one gets by him without getting mauled.

What is Metaphor?

Ethos, Logos or Pathos?

100

"67.32% of statistics are made up."

What is Logos?

200

You should listen to me because I have been in your shoes. I have suffered as you have suffered. I know your pain.

What is Ethos?

300

"How can you not buy a Brinks home security system? Do you want your wife and child to be left defenseless?"

What is Pathos?

400

"Since I am a graduate of Harvard, I understand the intricate issues involved with economics..."

What is Ethos?

500

The Advertisement for Kay Jewelers states: "Every kiss begins with Kay."

What is Pathos?

Rhetorical Devices #2

100

Richard always packs a pistol when he goes to the bank to deposit large sums of money because of his anxiety about getting robbed. One day he forgets his gun, and bandits rob him blind. This is an example of...

What is Situational Irony?

200

This is a story that contains a deeper meaning and significance (beyond the text).

What is Allegory?

300

Rothsgate walks into class late and trips on a bookbag by the door. Another student exclaims: "Dude, you are an absolute pro at walking." This is an example of...

What is Verbal Irony?

400

Fairly often, Frederick finds himself in fickle times.

What is Alliteration?

500

Hey guys, I really need you to give me a hand with this.

What is Synecdoche (literal) or Metonymy (figurative)?

Literary Periods

100

Experimented with writing forms, challenged tradition, and often included 4 D's (Defiance, Disillusionment, Discontentment, and Decay).

What is Modernism?

200

This era focused on scientific discovery and practical or political pieces like almanacs and speeches.

What is Rationalism (Age of Reason)?

300

This group of writers used a plain style and were highly centered on religion.

Who were the Puritans?

400

This era saw three main groups of writers emerge: The Fireside Poets, The Dark ________, and The Transcendentalists.

What is Romanticism?

500

This style of writing was focused on real life situations and everyday people.

What is Realism?

Rhetorical Devices #3

100

This Jeopardy game is a piece of cake. 

What is an idiom?

200

She is not short; she is simply vertically-challenged...

What is euphemism? 

300

Are you working hard, or hardly working? 

What is chiasmus?

400

"You are wrong," said I. 

What is anastrophe? 

500

The teacher looked at him like he was "he who must not be named." 

What is an allusion? (Voldemort; Harry Potter)