Vocabulary
Define "brackish."
Slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries.
What is the literary device used when a non-human object is given human-like qualities?
personification
What is the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta was a document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the English king and established the principle that everyone, including the monarch, must follow the law.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who wrote The Outsiders?
SE Hinton
Define "gusto."
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something (similiar: enthusiasm).
What is Objective POV?
Objective point of view is when the narrator tells the story without revealing any characters' inner thoughts or feelings. Instead, the narrator only reports what can be seen and heard—like a neutral camera recording events.
What is chivalry?
The code of conduct for knights.
What ancient civilizations did Renaissance thinkers look back to for inspiration?
Greece and Rome (Classical Antiquity)
Name a country that starts with the letter “P”
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
What’s the definition of “conspicuous.”
Easily noticed
What is an oxymoron?
A phrase with contradictory terms
Who were serfs?
Peasants tied to the land, working for the lord in exchange for protection
What was humanism?
A focus on human potential and achievements rather than solely religious matters
Which explorer first circumnavigated the globe (his crew finished the journey)?
Ferdinand Magellan
Define “imperious.”
commanding people around
A phrase where the meaning isn't clear from the individual words, such as "break the ice," is an example of...
idiom
Who was the famous teenage girl who fought for France and became a national hero?
Joan of Arc
What city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy
What did Trevor sell at school to make money?
Burned CDs
Define "anachronistic."
Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
What’s the term for a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning and spelling?
Homophone (ex. knight vs. night)
What is a fief?
Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
What is a "papal bull?"
A papal bull is an official letter or decree issued by the Pope, often used to communicate important decisions or doctrines of the Catholic Church.
How long must a person survive to “win” Zaroff’s game?
Three days