NBE3U Ideas/Concepts/Terms
What do the terms "window" and "mirror" mean in literature?
A window is a literary or media text that allows readers to see into the lives of someone from a different positionality. A mirror is a literary or media text that allows readers to see themselves properly represented.
What type of poem is Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's "to the oldest tree in the world"?
Free verse
Which film did I recommend students watch if they didn't want to read Shakespeare's Twelfth Night?
She's the Man (2006)
In Declan McKenna's song "Brazil," which FIFA (year) is he singing about?
2014 World Cup series
What is the structure of an essay's body paragraph based on what I taught you?
Claim, evidence, and analysis
What is Kent Monkman's ethnicity?
Cree or Nehiyaw
Which Indigenous group(s) does the creation story "Skywoman Falling" belong to? Which Indigenous group does the creation story "The Story of Sedna" belong to?
"Skywoman Falling" = Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee
"The Story of Sedna" = Inuit
What is Drake's most-streamed song on Spotify?
One Dance (2016) at over 3 billion streams.
Who won Super Bowl LIX (2025)?
Philadelphia Eagles
What is the literary device that writers use when they want to appeal to the readers' senses?
Imagery
What's the singular term for "Inuit"?
Inuk
In Thomas King's "Totem," which of the following is NOT used to describe the sounds coming from the totem poles?
a. gargling ; b. laughing ; c. yelling ; d. grunting
c. yelling
What is the name of the famous Romantic era painting that I talked about in my art analysis lesson? What historical event does it depict?
Liberty Leading the People (1830) by Eugène Delacroix
Which team did the legendary Jackie Robinson (first Black MLB player) play for?
Los Angeles Dodgers
List three elements to look for when reading prose (e.g., short stories)?
Characters, conflict, theme, setting, plot, etc.
What does UNDRIP stand for? Name three things or areas of Indigenous rights that it touches on.
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a legally non-binding United Nations resolution passed by the General Assembly on September 13, 2007. It describes the individual and collective rights of Indigenous peoples, including their ownership rights, self-determination, self-governance, cultural and ceremonial expression, identity, language, employment, health, education and other issues.
What is the thesis statement of Alicia Elliot's chapter 5, "The Same Space"?
In chapter 5, Elliott suggests that the same space can mean different things to 1) different people and 2) at different times, ultimately revealing that space can be used to simultaneously include and exclude people.
In which year was Martingrove Collegiate Institute founded?
1966
What are the names of ALL 7 Canadian teams in the NHL?
Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens.
What is an ode?
A poem written to praise someone or something
How does Chelsea Vowel differentiate "First Nations" from "Inuit" and "Metis" in her essay, "Just Don't Call Us Late for Supper"? Can you also define "Metis" and "Inuit" in your own words?
"First Nations refers to that group of people officially known as Indians in the Indian Act, and does not include Inuit or Metis peoples" (Vowel 11). First Nations peoples are bound together by their similarities in issues related to reserves, status, and more. "Metis" refers to people who identify as a group with mixed Indigenous and European ancestry. "Inuit" refers to people living in the Arctic region of North America and parts of Russia.
Lee Maracle's "Charlie" is a touching piece about a young boy escaping a residential school. How is pathetic fallacy used in the story? (Hint: the ending)
Pathetic fallacy can be seen in the weather conditions Charlie endures while attempting to travel home. There's a blizzard, it's freezing, and he passes away while being engulfed in the darkness of the night.
What is the title of the first animated feature film that won an Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Animated Feature? (Hint: It was not produced by Studio Ghibli)
Shrek (2002)
How many NBA championships did the Boston Celtics win (Hint: they have the most in the league)?
18
What meter does William Shakespeare write in for his plays?
Iambic pentameter (5 beats of 2 syllables in the unstressed, stressed pattern)