Greek Gods
Who are the "big three" of the Greek Pantheon?
Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades.
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
River.
Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests.
What does biomes mean?
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra.
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig.
Fun Fact. Owls were trained to carry letters for the filming of the movie.
A big black bear burst out and bounded at me!
This is an example of which figurative language?
Alliteration.
Who is the wife of Hades?
Persephone.
What kind of room has no windows or doors?
Mushroom.
The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night.
What does trauma mean?
An emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, personal event, or natural disaster.
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32.
Fun Fact, Mr. Conner has 28. 4 got knocked out due to fighting or accidents.
The light danced on the water's edge.
This is an example of which figurative language?
Personification.
Who is the Greek god of Victory?
Nike.
Give it food and it will live; give it water and it will die.
Fire.
Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.
What does projectiles mean?
An object propelled through the air, especially one thrown as a weapon.
Name the painter who painted the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo Da Vinci.
Fun Fact. All the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are named after Famous Renaissance Painters, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. Mr. Conner liked TMNT a lot growing up.
He is as angry as a bull.
This is an example of which figurative language?
Simile
Who is the Goddess of revenge?
Nemesis.
The more there is, the less you see.
Darkness.
Animals from the equine group, such as horses and zebras, are hoofed mammals.
What does equine mean?
Which parts of the body keeps on growing throughout our life?
Nose and Ears.
Fun Fact. Mr. Conner has broken his nose and arm when he was 15 while skateboarding, oops.
He is a night owl.
This is an example of which figurative language?
Metaphor.
Who are the 12 Greek gods of Mount Olympus?
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Dionysus.
Clara Clatter was born on December 26th, yet her birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible?
She lives in the Southern Hemisphere.
Fun Fact. December 26th is Mr. Conner's birthday too.
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever.
What does vicissitudes mean?
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
How many classes are there in Dungeons & Dragons?
13.
Fun Fact. D&D is a bunch of fun! Even after 8 years of playing, Mr. Conner still hasn't played them all. :(
He's a cool guy, but he becomes a lovesick Romeo every time he's around her.
This is an example of which figurative language?
Allusion.