Marriage is a
Private Affair
Private Affair
Literary vs. Informational
Revising Writing
Rhetorical Analysis
Literary Devices
Miscellaneous
100
Who is the author of "Marriage is a Private Affair?"
Chinua Achebe
100
In an argument text, an author's main point is their...
Claim
100
i was thinking that i wanted to go to the pentagon city mall this weekend, but then i changed my mind.
Capitalization:
I was thinking that I wanted to go to the Pentagon City Mall this weekend, but then I changed my mind.
100
This rhetorical move is when an author tells a short personal story to build their argument.
Anecdote
100
Give one example of each: metaphor and simile.
Various answers.
100
Name one test-taking strategy
Answers vary:
- Read questions first
- Process of elimination
- Check your answers
200
Who are the main characters of "Marriage is a Private Affair," and what are their relationships to each other?
Okeke: Father of Nnaemeka, Ibo tribe
Nnaemeka: Son of Okeke, fiancé of Nene, Ibo tribe
Nene: Fiancée of Nnaemeka, Ibibio tribe
200
Which of the following most accurately describes "theme" of a literary text?
1. The author's message about the topic
2. What the story is about
3. A general lesson about life
1. The author's message about the topic
#2 is Topic
#3 is Moral
200
I really love this new artist - have you heard they're new album?
Word Usage:
I really love this new artist - have you heard their new album?
200
Name 3 rhetorical analysis verbs
200
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
Boom! Crash! Chomp! Bark! etc.
Words that imitate the sound they describe.
200
What are the full names of all of the Tech Prep academies?
Academy of Engineering, Academy of Urban Ecology, Freshmen Academy
300
What is the main conflict of "Marriage is a Private Affair?"
You must identify the *type* of conflict (person vs...) and a description of the conflict to earn the points.
Person vs. Person: A father and son clash over their disagreeing views on marriage and family.
OR
Person vs. Society: People of a younger generation conflict with traditional cultural values.
300
Facts, data, examples, or other specific details that support and author's claim.
Evidence
300
Actually Washington DC gets more average rainfall per year than Seattle Washington Isnt that crazy
Punctuation:
Actually, Washington, D.C. gets more average rainfall per year than Seattle, Washington. Isn't that crazy?
300
This rhetorical move is when authors use specific or targeted vocabulary or language in their argument.
Word Choice
*50 Bonus Points* if you used the disciplinary term - Diction!
300
What is sensory language? Provide 3 examples from different senses.
Sensory language is language that appeals to or evokes any of the senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste).
Examples:
Sight: The sunset was a warm, vibrant orange.
Smell: The smell of cinnamon and butter wafted from the oven where the cinnamon rolls were warming.
Touch: The silky, luxurious fabric was soft on the skin as they settled into the plush chair.
300
What are the pieces of MEAL? Provide their abbreviation and an explanation.
M: Main idea, answer the question
E: Evidence, cite from the text
A: Analysis, explain how the evidence supports the main idea
L: Link, connect to the next paragraph or back to the main idea
400
What does this quote reveal about Okeke's character?
"I owe it to you, my son, to show you what is right and what is wrong. Whoever put this idea into your head might as well have cut your throat. It is Satan's work."
Answer must include character trait(s) and explanation.
Fatherly, Strict: He is committed to looking out for Nnaemeka, even if it is tough love.
Traditional: Deeply committed to his tribal values, equates Nnaemeka's decision to death.
Religious: Believes that Satan is to blame for the misfortune of the family.
400
An author's explanation and analysis of how evidence supports their central claim
Reasoning
400
You can change words on this question:
Nene is a good wife because Nene is good at convincing Nnaemeka that he needs to stand up for his marriage to Nene.
Repetition:
Nene is a good wife because she is good at convincing Nnaemeka that he needs to stand up for her. (or their marriage).
*100 Bonus Points* if you replaced one of the "good"s with another adjective!
400
Name and describe the 3 rhetorical appeals.
*No partial credit, you must get all 3 or another team can steal*
Pathos: Appeal to emotion
Logos: Appeal to logic
Ethos: Appeal to credibility
400
What is symbolism? Provide an example.
Symbolism is the use of an object, element, person, or situation to represent a greater concept, message, or idea.
Example: The color red can symbolize death, struggle, power, passion, etc.
400
Who is the best DC rapper?
Provide claim, evidence, and reasoning for your response.
Answers vary. Must include claim, evidence, and reasoning for your response.
500
In Marriage is a Private Affair, persuasion is a central concept. Name one of the persuasive situations in Achebe's text, and provide the following:
- Speaker
- Audience
- Purpose
- Outcome
Various responses. Must answer all pieces for points.
500
One of the major themes in "Marriage is a Private Affair" is...
- Traditional cultural values vs. modern values
- Unconditional love
- Familial conflict
- Acceptance of differences
...or something similar!
500
okeke is not a bad father even though he is strict towards nnaemeka and refuses to meet nene it just shows that he really cares about his traditional cultural values as a character he always acts for what he thinks is best for his family the fact that he changes his mind at the end of the story shows that he is willing to put his family and their feelings above these beliefs which demonstrates character growth
Capitalization & Punctuation:
Okeke is not a bad father. Even though he is strict towards Nnaemeka and refuses to meet Nene, it just shows that he really cares about his traditional cultural values. As a character, he always acts for what he thinks is best for his family. The fact that he changes his mind at the end of the story shows that he is willing to put his family and their feelings above these beliefs, which demonstrates character growth
500
Which rhetorical move is Nene using in this excerpt, and why does it make her more convincing?
"Our two sons, from the day they learnt that they had a grandfather, have insisted on being taken to him. I find it impossible to tell them that you will not see them."
Pathos. If Okeke feels sad or guilty about his grandsons, he is more likely to give in to Nene's request.
500
What is a hyperbole, and why might an author use it?
Hyperbole: An exaggeration, "I haven't seen them in a million years!"
An author uses hyperbole to place emphasis on the importance or significance of something. In the example, the author is emphasizing how long they have gone without seeing someone.
500
What animal has the longest lifespan?
The giant tortoise