English
In a story, who is the main character that the story
mostly focuses on?
protagonist/ hero
What did Ancient Chinese people invent to help them find direction when traveling?
the compass
Which river was most important to Ancient Egypt’s civilization?
The Nile River
What do we call a word that imitates a sound, such as “buzz” or “clang”?
onomatopoeia
The top part of a volcano where lava, ash, and gases come out.
crater
It is a narrative technique in latin which means 'in the middle of things' where a narrative begins partway through the plot, rather than at the chronological beginning.
in medias res
What figure of speech is used in this sentence,
'Time is a thief that steals our moments of joy'.
metaphor
What did Ancient Egyptians use to write before paper was invented?
papyrus
What is a reference in literature to a well-known person, place, or event?
allusion
What is a Chinese ancient invention which helped people travel safely?
compass
It is a narrative technique that uses past events in the story as a sudden recollection
flashback
DAILY DOUBLE
A natural shape or feature on the Earth’s surface such as a mountain, valley, or plateau.
landform
It is a figure of speech that uses a word or phrase to make it less offensive or unpleasant. Example: 'pass away' instead of 'die' and 'the company is downsizing' instead of 'the company is firing employees'
euphemism
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what is the name of Charlie’s grandfather who goes with him to the factory?
Grandpa Joe
A river that flows into a larger river or a lake.
tributary
DAILY DOUBLE
A low area at the mouth of a river where it splits into several smaller channels before entering the sea.
delta