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?
100
"67.32% of statistics are made up."
What is Logos?
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?
100
During his 9th grade year, Joseph passed all of his classes except for the subject that was ____________ to him: Math. He couldn't stand this particular class.
What is Anathema?
100
"By any means necessary."
Who is Malcolm Little (X)?
200
This is an author's attitude toward a subject, often determined by the diction and punctuation.
What is Tone?
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?
200
This is a story that contains a deeper meaning and significance (beyond the text).
What is Allegory?
200
National Geographic puts on this type of show.
What is Didactic?
200
This man wrote during the Romantic Era, but wrote about the Puritans and their hypocrisy.
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?
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?
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?
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?
300
Often, Jenny was accused of being ___________, just because she was a cheerleader, even though she maintained a 3.88 GPA.
What is Vacuous?
300
This poet wrote personal verses during an era that forbid women to write.
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
400
"Jimmy always considers others, provides for others, and helps others."
What is Parallelism?
400
"Since I am a graduate of Harvard, I understand the intricate issues involved with economics..."
What is Ethos?
400
Fairly often, Frederick finds himself in fickle times.
What is Alliteration?
400
A person's uprightness, honesty, integrity.
What is Probity?
400
This man's fiery sermons were feared and respected by all...even if they did last six hours.
Who is Jonathan Edwards?
500
Tommy Tate is a bear on defense; almost no one gets by him without getting mauled.
What is Metaphor?
500
"Every kiss begins with Kay"
What is Pathos?
500
"Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December."
What is Internal Rhyme?
500
A person like this may leave most of the food on their plate when dinner is over.
What is Abstemious?
500
Followed in the footsteps of Mahatma Ghandi's nonviolent protest.