The point at which the action in a story or play reaches its emotional peak.
What is climax.
100
A set of statements in which one or more try to prove or establish the truth of another.
What is argument.
100
People need to stop editing rap music! If we censor one type of music, all types of music will be criticized. Pretty soon we'll have silent Prom, Jay-Z will quit making money, and I won't even be able to dance at my own wedding.
What is Slippery Slope.
100
An outbreak of infectious disease throughout a population is a(n)...
A. epidemic
B. hypothermia
C. pathogen
D. estuary
What is epidemic.
100
Name 6 of the 9 members of the fellowship from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
What is Pippin, Merry, Sam, Frodo, Aragorn, Boromir, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli.
200
The opening line from Harry Potter, "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much," is an example of what?
What is hook.
200
I’m worried about my best friend. He lit his garage on fire. I think he needs professional help.
Where is a premise?
What is "He lit his garage on fire."
200
Every day, I eat cereal for breakfast. One time, I had a muffin instead, and there was a major earthquake in my city. I've eaten cereal ever since.
What is False Cause.
200
To break up or spread thin and gradually disappear is to...
A. obliterate
B. incinerate
C. debilitate
D. dissipate
What is dissipate.
200
Name the four members of The Beatles.
What is John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
300
A sequence of events about your own life.
What is personal narrative.
300
A counterargument tries to prove a claim or premise ________.
What is untrue/false/incorrect.
300
Kid: "Mom, I'm hungry."
Mom: "You can either have nothing, or an apple."
What is False Dilemma.
300
Given the words submerge, submarine, subway, and substandard, the root word 'sub' means what?
What is under/beneath/below.
300
In The Hunger Games, Finnick and Mags are from District 4. What does this district specialize in?
What is fishing.
400
This is one of the elements that creates a plot. This can be internal or external.
What is conflict.
400
What do refutations do to a premise?
What is help/support.
400
How long had you contemplated this robbery before you carried it out?
What is Complex Question.
400
The edition of descriptive details to the book serves to ____________ the book by producing a fuller account.
A. celebrate
B. enrich
C. incite
D. objectify
What is enrich.
400
John Mayer recently did a cover of the song "Free Fallin," which was originally written and performed by what artist?
Who is Tom Petty.
500
Pronouns used with this point of view include he, she, it, they, and who.
What is third person.
500
This connects supporting premises to premises and premises to claims.
What is warrant.
500
In Sherlock Holmes, Lord Blackwood tricks Holmes and Sherlock into thinking that he has risen from the dead. In reality, he is playing tricks to distract them from the real problem.
What is Red Herring.
500
There is no doubt that Larrie is a genuine ___________. He excels at telling stories that fascinate his listeners.
A. raconteur
B. pilferer
C. braggart
D. dilettante
What is raconteur.
500
Name the King of Rock and Roll and the King of Pop.