Movies
Which 2019 animated remake of a 1994 Disney film, stars these voice actors: Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor?
The Lion King
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor
Similes use the words like or as to compare things.
-- i.e.: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
In contrast, metaphors directly state a comparison.
-- i.e.: “Love is a battlefield.”
Define: "shenanigans"
Mischief, tricks, or problematic activities.
With which Cuban singer did Shawn Mendes team up with on the track "Señorita"?
Camila Cabello
What is the capital of France?
Paris
The Movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" was about which famous singer?
Freddie Mercury, of Queen
Explain the difference between
a hyperbole and an understatement.
A hyperbole is an exaggeration of something.
-- i.e.: "She cried a river!"
An understatement is making something appear smaller or less important than it actually is.
-- i.e.: Saying "it rained a little" when a storm has just caused a massive flood.
Define: 'wishy-washy'
(Hint: it describes the character trait of a person)
Describes a person who is weak in their decisions or character.
Which Justin Bieber track opens with the line "Say the word, on my way. Any night, any day"?
Yummy
Which actor plays the superhero “Thor”
Chris Hemsworth
"Avengers: Endgame" is now the biggest box office hit of all time, replacing which prior film at #1?
Avatar
What is an oxymoron?
A phrase using two words that seem to have opposite meanings.
-- i.e.: "same difference"
Define: 'finicky'
Describes a person who is very particular and specific in what they want.
Name the artist who released the album titled: "Fast, All Girls Are The Same"
Juice Wrld
Name the most popularly used emoji in the United States
😂 Face With Tears of Joy
What year is Captain Marvel set in?
1995
Name one tongue twister that we covered in class.
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Define: 'superfluous'
exceeding what is sufficient or necessary: EXTRA
Future Nostalgia' containing the single 'Don't Start Now' is the second studio album from which English singer?
Dua Lipa
He was the second president of the United States. Who is _____?
John Adams
What is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time?
Joker
Name three road signs and explain how their symbolism is important.
Stop sign, caution, yield sign, speed limit, crosswalk, railroad ahead, school zone, etc.
Their symbolism is important because we "infer" rules of the road that keep us all safe, from those signs.
Define: 'ragamuffin'
Someone wearing dirty clothes, rags, or seems mismatched and messy in attire.
Who has sold the most rap albums of all time?
Eminem
(Records sold: 220 million)
This war killed more people than any other armed conflict in modern history.
World War II