Rhetorical devices
Allusion
Reference to history and something that the audience is believed to be familiar with.
What started the East Coast / West Coast beef?
2Pac got shot in New York outside of Biggie's studio.
When was the first Christmas Tree lit in Denmark?
According to offical sources 1808
(1800-tallet)
What do you say to Santa when he's taking attendance at school?
Present
From which song are these lyrics? "There's a story that I was told
And I wanna tell the world before I get too old"
Train with "Shake up Christmas"
Alliteration
Repetition of initial letter (Baby boy was baffled by the rain"
Name example of fillers
um - ah - huh - yeah - aha
In which country, is it a tradition to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Eve?
Japan
What do te elves call it when Father Chistmas claps his hands at the end of a play?
Santapplause
Which artist is behind the hit "Last Christmas"?
Wham!
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase in successive sentences.
Where did Hip Hop have its origin?
Bronx, New York
In which country do you put your shoes in front of the fireplace instead of a Christmas stocking?
The Netherlands (Holland)
Who is Santa's favorite singer?
Elf-is Presley
From which song are these lyrics? "Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas I won't even wish for snow"
Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Simile
What is the name of the two major recordlabels that feuded during the East Coast / West Coast battle?
Death Row Records - Bad Boy Records
In which country is Christmas celebrated both the 25th December and 7th January?
Russia (due to their ortodox Catholic traditions and different calendar)
What did Mrs Claus say to Santa Claus when she looked up in the sky?
Looks like rain, dear.
Who are the artists behind the Christmas hit "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)?
If you can name one you get full points
John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate a natural sound - bang, kaboom etc.
What is ellision?
Slurring one or more sounds or syllebles = goin' - wassup
Christmas-pickles is a tradition, where you hide a pickle in the Christmastree. Whoever finds the pickle gets a price. Where is this tradition from?
Germany
Why does Santa go down the chimney?
Because it soots him
From which song do these lyrics come from? "Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful"
Dean Martin - "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"