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100
If every single one of this particular insect was lined up end to end, the line could circle the equator 1,000 times.
Ants.
100
Jenny, Alice's formerly twin sister, is what type of character in the story Mirror Image?
The antagonist.
100
What does GPS stand for?
Go, Point, Show
100
As a group, provide an example of personification.
Any example where a non-human thing is given human qualities.
100
Police are investigating the claim that the parents of a six-year-old boy concocted the news story about their son being trapped in what runaway object in order to get their own reality television show?
A hot air balloon.
200
Up until World War 2, letters on these candies were all painted on by hand.
M&Ms
200
What is the term for the emotions or feeling experienced by the reader or audience?
Mood.
200
If I write a paragraph that I later find I cannot highlight with any pink, what element of the paragraph have I left out?
Specific examples from the text.
200
Saying, "Wow, you're so graceful," to a person who has just tripped down the stairs is a verbal version of what literary device?
Irony.
200
What movie that opened in theatres on Friday is based on a 1963 children's book by Maurice Sendak?
Where the Wild Things Are.
300
In a world cooking competition, desserts from this particular continent placed last in every single category including taste, texture, aroma, appearance and presentation.
Asia.
300
In what part of the plot graph do the conflicts develop and worsen?
The rising action.
300
Explain the purpose of the 'show' sentences, highlighted blue.
These sentences show how the specific examples you've provided prove the point you've introduced in your topic sentence.
300
"I'd do anything for you - I'd give you the moon and the stars," is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole - extreme exaggeration.
300
Sparkle a dog owned by a Hamilton couple, is reported as knowing 900 tricks including how to play the piano and bongo drums. What kind of dog is Sparkle?
A poodle.
400
This popular piece of a female's wardrobe was originally designed for rich men.
High heels.
400
Explain the difference between topic and theme.
A topic is a subject or issue (often one word) that comes up in a story. The theme is the author's message about that subject. For example, love is a topic. 'Love can motivate just as much violence as hatred' is a theme because it includes the author's message.
400
What is the first step you should take when writing an essay?
Brainstorm as many points on the topic as you can think of, using a mind map or web.
400
Referring to the sound of children running as "the pitter-patter of little feet" uses an example of what literary device?
Onomatopoeia.
400
Treasure hunters are searching what Great Lake for the wrecks of two French ships that sunk during a 1918 blizzard, claiming the lives of the captains and 78 French sailors?
Lake Superior
500
US President Ronald Reagan slept every night of his presidency with what kind of candy under his pillow for good luck?
Lifesavers.
500
What is the term for the clues an author provides that hint at the outcome of the story?
Foreshadowing.
500
What should the last sentence of a paragraph include?
A restated version of the question including the topic and the writer's opinion on the subject.
500
Using an object to stand for something more significant than itself for the duration of a piece of work is referred to as what kind of literary device?
A symbol.
500
The NHL will take a break from all games from February 15-28 for what major international event?
The 2010 Winter Olympics.