Unit 1: Spoken word poetry
She was as brave as a lion. What device is used?
Simile
What does the H stand for in MR HELPER
High modality language
Why does Mrs Westenra die?
Dracula's face is too much for her.
or
Heart attack
Write an example of an oxymoron
Bittersweet
Deafening silence
Living dead
Clearly confused
Act naturally
Jumbo shrimp
Original copy
Pretty ugly
Which part of speech describes an action?
Verb
I’ve told you a million times! What device is that?
Hyperbole
Why is repetition used in persuasive writing or speaking?
To emphasize an idea and make it memorable.
Where does Dr Seward work?
The asylum
Give an example of high modality language
High Modality Verbs: must, will, need to, have to, and shall
High Modality Adverbs: Definitely, certainly, always and undoubtedly.
High Modality Sentences:
We must take action now.
This solution will save lives.
You have to understand the consequences.
She clearly deserves the award.
It is absolutely essential to reduce pollution.
What kind of animal is Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia?
Lion
What is an oxymoron?
A phrase combining two opposite ideas
What is emotive language?
Words or phrases that create an emotional response in the audience.
What does the Landlady give Jonathan before he goes to Castle Dracula?
A crucifix
Give an example of anaphora.
“I have a dream that one day...
I have a dream that my four little children...
I have a dream today.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?
E
What is anaphora?
Anaphora is a figurative language device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of consecutive sentences, phrases, or clauses. It is often used in poetry, speeches, and writing to create emphasis, rhythm, and emotional effect.
What is Pathos
Pathos is a persuasive technique that appeals to the audience’s emotions
Arthur
Give an example of Logos
Example:
"Studies show that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 26,000 liters of water.
What’s the name of the girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a strange world?
Alice
What is synecdoche?
A part used to represent the whole.
What is Logos?
Answer: Logic, facts, and evidence.
Who is Mrs Outhwaite?
The caretaker of Carfax manor
Write an example of irony.
A fire station burns down.
A pilot is afraid of heights.
The police station gets robbed.
A traffic cop gets his license suspended for unpaid parking tickets.
A post about how useless social media is goes viral on social media.
Write one character from the King of Shadows play you studied last year.
Nathan Field (Nat), William Shakespeare, Gil Warmun, Richard Burbage, Arby (Mr. Arby), Rachel Levin or Harry.
What is Euphemism?
A polite phrase used in place of something harsh.
What is Ethos
Ethos is a persuasive technique that appeals to credibility, character, or trustworthiness.
By the end of the play, what does Renfield want?
To be man again
Write an example of a Euphemism.
Passed away
Let go
Between jobs
Put to sleep
Using the restroom
Previously owned
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, what is the name of the camp where they train?
Camp Half-Blood