Name that character
Theme
Vocab
Vocab
Debate
100

He is the ambitious scientist who creates the Creature.

Victor Frankenstein

100

 It often explores universal concepts like love, justice, identity, or morality.

Theme

100

Threatening harm; menacing or ominous.

Baleful

100

She cried out in shock over the event

Aghast

100

A statement or position you argue

Claim

200

A monster created by a man whose made it his purpose to create life

Frankenstein

200

Rather than being stated outright, themes are usually this, requiring readers to infer meaning

What is implied

200

A prolonged, high-pitched cry of grief, pain, or despair.

Wail

200

A difficult or unfortunate situation

Plight

200

An opposing argument that challenges the claim

Counterclaim

300

As a child he was trapped in a tree and cried out to his mother for help, from tis experience a hatred for humans was born

Grendel

300

This element of a story—characters’ actions, conflicts, and resolutions—often reveals the theme.

What is the plot

300

A state of pain, suffering, or distress caused by illness or misfortune.

Affliction

300

Everyone was sad when they heard the news of the athletes career ending_______. 

Affliction

300

A response to the counterclaim, defending the original claim

Rebuttal

400

This man died several years prior to becoming the face of a "doorknocker" 

Jacob Marley

400

Themes connect plot, characters, and setting to this broader experience, helping readers interpret meaning beyond the surface.

What is the human experience

400

Not yielding or softening in severity; persistent and determined

Unrelenting

400

Her ______ was never ending and she often felt overwhelmed

Plight

400

True or false, you can have a claim without evidence in a debate.






Create a visual diagram of debat

False

500

He is Scrooge’s cheerful nephew who loves Christmas.

Who is Fred

500


The old oak stood alone in the field, its roots gripping the earth like memories refusing to fade. When the storm passed, it remained—scarred but unbroken.

Resilience in the face of adversity

500

Extremely unpleasant; causing feelings of disgust or hatred.

Loathsome

500

These are examples of what?

  • Whale-road → meaning the sea
  • Sky-candle → meaning the sun
  • Battle-sweat → meaning blood

Kenning

500

List the correct order for debate structure 

  1. Opening Statements – Each side presents its claim.

  2. Constructive Arguments – Evidence and reasoning for the claim.

  3. Counterclaims – Opposing side presents challenges.

  4. Rebuttals – Responses to counterclaims.

  5. Closing Statements – Summarize and reinforce key points