Varieties of English
Literature
News and Views
Key Debates
Miscellaneous
100
Words often used by younger generations
What is "slang"?
100
An argument that claims an initial action will trigger a series of events leading to an extreme or undesirable outcome
What is a "slippery slope"?
100
The art of convincing
What are rhetorical devices?
100
Supporting access to abortion
What is "pro choice"?
200
The way you speak based on social group/status.
What is "sociolect"?
200
A song written by Joanna Newsom that Isak likes.
What is "Leaving the City"?
200
An environment where you only hear opinions that mach your own, while other views are blocked or ignored
What are echo-chambers?
200
A student who likes this pose
Who is Anna?
300
An indirect word substitued for one considered to be harsh. Such as fat=big backed
What is a euphemism?
400
A story written by Ursula K Le Guin
What is The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas?
400
1. of August
When is "World Overshoot Day"?
500
Grammatically simplified form of communication from the merge of two languages
What is "Pidgin"?
500
Words that imitate or mimic the sound they describe
What is onomatopoeia?
500
Someone who spreads fake news, often on X.
Who is Donald trump?
500
A though experiment often associated with American philosopher John Rawls
What is "the veil of ignorance"?