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In "Romeo and Juliet," what are the names of the two rival families?
Who are the Montegues and the Capulets.
100
This playwright entertained monarchs and peasants alike with his comedies, tragedies, and histories.
Who is William Shakespeare.
100
What piece of punctuation is missing from the following sentence: I went by Toms house but he wasn't at home.
What is an apostrophe (Tom's).
100
In Poe's story, "The Cask of Amontillado," Montressor is an example of what kind of narrator? BONUS: Why? (+50)
What is unreliable. BONUS: Because he withholds certain information and may not be trustworthy.
100
Define simile.
What is a comparison using "like" or "as".
200
In "The Odyssey," what is one trait that Odysseus has that adds considerable time to his journey home. BONUS: Where is home for Odysseus? (+50)
What is curiosity. BONUS: Ithaca
200
What famous poet is known for his dark, eerie poems, including "The Raven"?
Who is Edgar Allan Poe.
200
Choose the correct sentence: A. Their house is always so warm and cozy. B. There house is always so warm and cozy.
What is A.
200
Name one story from this semester that includes foreshadowing and explain the example.
Answers will vary: Romeo and Juliet, The Most Dangerous Game, Etc.
200
What does it mean if someone is described as ambitious?
They desire to succeed and are determined to do so.
300
In the short story "The Lottery," what is the prize for winning?
What is being stoned to death by the citizens of the town.
300
This famous ancient poet wrote the epic poem that details one man's long journey home from a war.
Who is Homer.
300
Which sentence is missing one or more commas? A. I need to buy milk, eggs, cheese, butter, and bread. B. I went to Paris France this summer and it was amazing! C. I am originally from Los Angeles, California.
What is B.
300
Give one example of a metaphor and explain what makes it a metaphor rather than a simile.
Answers will vary.
300
What is a synonym for "inactive"?
What is lazy.
400
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is the setting?
What is the family catacombs of the narrator, Montressor, during Carnivale.
400
This author wrote a compelling short story that shows the dark side of both the hunter and the hunted.
Who is Richard Connell.
400
When should you capitalize a letter in a sentence?
What is when it is the first letter of the sentence or when it is a proper noun.
400
What is it called when an author assigns human characteristics to nonhuman entities in a piece of literature?
What is personification.
400
What does it mean for a subject and verb to agree in a sentence? BONUS: Can you give an example of a sentence where the subject and verb do NOT agree, and then correct it? (+75)
What is the fact that both the subject and the verb refer to the same number and person (first, second, or third). BONUS: Answers will vary.
500
In "The Gift of the Magi," what do the main characters do with their prized possessions?
What is sell or trade them to buy one another gifts.
500
This author came up for the idea for her most famous story while pushing a baby stroller up a steep hill one day with her groceries. BONUS: What's the story? (+25)
Who is Shirley Jackson.. BONUS: The Lottery
500
Pick the sentence that contains a superlative: A. Andre's hat is so much brighter than mine. B. Tam's is the brightest smile in the world. C. Uri has always been bright.
What is B.
500
Name three poetic devices apparent in Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, "The Raven."
What are repetition, alliteration, and assonance.
500
Define the word "Impartial".
What is "Fair and unbiased".