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Conquering
Conventions
Adapting the Greats
Tackling a Tragedy
Romeo, O Romeo
Epic/Hero's Journey
100

Conquering Commas

Choose the correct sentence from the options below.

  1. The museum which was founded in the 19th century, is well-known for its art collection.
  2. The museum, which was founded in the 19th century is well-known for its art collection.
  3. The museum, which was founded in the 19th century, is well-known for its art collection.
  4. The museum which was founded in the 19th century is well-known for its art collection.

3. The museum, which was founded in the 19th century, is well-known for its art collection.

100

_____refers to retelling a story or adapting a work of literature into a different form, such as a play, poem, song, film, or television show.

adaptation

100

DOUBLE JEOPARTY

where in the story is the Prologue, what is its purpose?

It occurs before the first act of a play and teases events what you will encounter in the plot.

100

In Romeo and Juliet, the character of the Nurse has been by Juliet's side since she was a baby. She treats Juliet like her own daughter and wants her to be happy. She helps to arrange Juliet's secret wedding to Romeo. Which character archetype does the Nurse represent?

  1. The everyman
  2. The innocent
  3. The magician
  4. The caregiver

The caregiver

100


Read the following excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. Answer the question that follows.

Around the enclosed space that is Uruk he walks, mighty like the wild bull, head raised high. None with weapon might challenge him as rival.

Which trait of an epic hero is illustrated in the underlined line?

  1. An unmatched warrior
  2. A tremendous obstacle
  3. A big heart
  4. A journey

An unmatched warrior

200

Conquering Semicolons 

Choose the incorrect sentence from the options below.

  1. The cat slept on the couch; it was tired after playing all day.
  2. I went to the store; I needed some pizza dough.
  3. I need to finish my homework; I want to watch TV later.
  4. She loves to read; she biked to the store last week.

4. She loves to read; she biked to the store last week.

200

Fairy tales are another common source of adaptation inspiration. Their universal themes are timeless, and reimagining their plots for a modern audience is easy based on their archetypes. 

Name 2 adaptations and their original stories  

Examples

Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen - Elsa in Disney's Frozen. 

Cinderella has been retold in Ella Enchanted, Ever After, Into the Woods, and more.

Snow White has been seen in Mirror, Mirror and The Huntsman.

200

which theme does the scenario portray.

You get your locker assignment at the beginning of the year. The person that is given the locker beside yours was in your fourth grade class. You were best friends until he moved away. All it takes is one quick conversation, and you realize that you are destined to be close friends again.
Clue: Destined; destiny; your predetermined future.

Themes:

  • Deception
  • Fate
  • Forbidden Love
  • Feuds
  • Revenge

Answer: Fate

200

In Shakespeare's play, Juliet undergoes a dramatic change in character. Because of her innocence, she begins to realize the ugliness of her family's actions. She matures and is aware of the problems that surround her. Which situation archetype does this represent?

  1. The quest
  2. The journey
  3. The initiation
  4. The task

The initiation

200

Read the following excerpt from The Aeneid. Answer the question that follows.

Expell’d and exil’d, left the Trojan shore.
Long labours, both by sea and land, he bore…

Which trait of an epic hero is illustrated in the underlined line?

  1. A noble or unique birth
  2. Superhuman abilities
  3. A journey
  4. An unmatched warrior

A journey

300

Conquering Hyphens

When should you use a hyphen to join two or more words together?

  1. A. When the words are being used as an adjective before a noun
  2. B. When the words are being used as a verb
  3. C. When the words are being used as an adverb
  4. D. All of the above


A. When the words are being used as an adjective before a noun

300

Which of the following best explains how the mood of the painting supports the mood of the text?


  1. The painting creates a sense of fear in the watchman's face, shown in the text when he says, "Lead boy. Which way?"
  2. The brightness of the painting creates a sense of happiness, shown in the text when she says, "Haply some poison yet doth hang on them."
  3. The painting creates a sense of mystery because Juliet doesn't know what's happened, shown in the text when she says, "Yea, noise?"
  4. The shadow of the man in the painting creates a sense of urgency for Juliet, shown in the text when she says, "I'll be brief."

4. The shadow of the man in the painting creates a sense of urgency for Juliet, shown in the text when she says, "I'll be brief."

300

which theme does the scenario portray.

You get a phone call from a friend. She tells you that a rumor was started about you today by someone you know very well. Without even asking the accused person about it, you decide to call a few more people and start a very damaging rumor about her. By the time you get to school the next day, many people are upset, and nobody quite knows what the truth is now.

Clue: There are many ways, good and bad, to get a desired outcome.

Themes:

  • Deception
  • Fate
  • Forbidden Love
  • Feuds
  • Revenge

Answer: Revenge

300

Faith grappled with her decision to quit the team. It took days to make the difficult choice.

Based on the use of an inference context clue, what does the word grappled mean?

  1. Accomplished
  2. Struggled
  3. Surrendered
  4. Easily considered

Struggled

300

DOUBLE JEOPARTY

What's in an Epic?

give 3 key characteristics of epic poetry

6 examples 

  • A heroic protagonist:  

  • A broad setting: 

  • Mythology and legends: 

  • A formal structure: 

  • A universal theme: 

  • Elevated language

400

Conquering Colons

When should you use a colon to introduce a list of items?

  1. A. When the items in the list are not related to the information that comes before it
  2. B. When the items in the list are being used as a verb
  3. C. When the items in the list are related to the information that comes before it
  4. D. All of the above

 C. When the items in the list are related to the information that comes before it

400

What was Percy Jackson & the Olympians series adaptation's purpose?

a. To (re)introduce a classic

b. To update a story

c. To explore a different interpretation of the original. 

A fantasy adventure series that is heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The main character, Percy Jackson, is a demigod, the son of a mortal woman and the Greek god Poseidon. The series follows Percy as he discovers his true identity and goes on quests to save the world. He encounters Greek gods, goddesses, demigods, and mythical creatures along the way. The series includes many references to various Greek myths and legends, including the Twelve Olympians, the Labyrinth, the Furies, and the Titans.

a. To (re)introduce a classic 

400

What is a universal theme?

a message about life and the human experience that a work provides. The human experience talks about what it means to be human. It expresses our struggles, our joys, and our triumphs and tragedies.

400

After being chastised, or criticized, by her friend she decided to take a break from talking to them.

Which type of context clue is present in this sentence?

  1. Comparison
  2. Antonym
  3. Cause and effect
  4. Synonym
  • Synonym
400

______hero is a character that appears in many different cultures and stories throughout history. This hero is often depicted as someone willing to sacrifice their well-being to protect others. Another defining trait of these epic heroes is their long journey to victory. 

archetypal

500

Conquering Parentheses

When should you use parentheses to enclose information in a sentence?

  1. When the information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, but provides additional context or clarification
  2. When the information is essential to the meaning of the sentence
  3. All options are correct.
  4. When the information is being used as a verb

1. When the information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, but provides additional context or clarification

500

What are 3 reasons why a work might be adapted 

To Introduce

Adaptations can introduce a classic work of literature to a new audience

To Explore

Adaptations can explore a different interpretation of the original work

To Update

Adaptations can update elements of an original work for a modern audience

500

What's In a Tragedy?

  • a tragic hero with a tragic flaw

  • outside forces, like friends or spouses, that lead the hero away from their values and beliefs

  • a struggle between good and evil, both internal and external

500
Give 3 Symbols and their Archetypes
Examples


River: life, flow of time 

Wheel: a complete cycle

Water: purification, rebirth, cleansing 

Rising Sun: birth, beginning 

Setting Sun: death, ending 

Circle: unity 

Snake: evil 

Light: hope, renewal 

Dark: despair, ignorance, blind to the truth 

Fire: knowledge, rebirth

500

Give 4 of the 12 stages of a journey 

The status quo

The call to adventure

Refusal of the call

Meeting the mentor

Crossing the threshold

Tests, allies, and enemies

The approach to the inmost cave

The ordeal

The reward

The road back

Resurrection

 The return with the elixir