Unit Jeopardy

Roots & Affixes

100

These are the names for the two affixes used in English

Prefix and Suffix

200

The root "geo" is often used in words regarding this topic.

Earth/Rocks (Geology, Geode, Geography, Geothermal)

300

This suffix is used to make singular objects plural

-s, -es

400

These are the languages English gets most of its roots from (name at least 3)

West Germanic, French, Latin, Greek

500

This is a broad term used to describe anything an affix can still be added to

Base

Narrators/POV

100

These pronouns are used when speaking in the first person (name at least 3)

I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours

200

These terms describe the two types of 3rd person POV

Omnicient, Limited

300

This type of narrator is known for its untrustworthy nature.

Unreliable

400

Which points of view should be typically avoided when writing academic papers?

1st and 2nd.

500

This type of narration is part of the story, happening "in-world"

Diegetic

Characterization

100

These are the terms used to describe the two types of characterization

Direct and Indirect

200

This term describes the main character followed in a story

Protagonist

300

This kind of character does not change in the story

Static

400

These personality traits are often mistaken for being required in an Antagonist, but actually aren't required

Evil, bad, anything negative

500

These are the words that make up the Acronym "S.T.E.A.L."

Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Look

Figurative Language

100

This type of figurative language is used in the comparison "He was as busy as a bee."

Simile 

200

This type of metaphor is used in the sentence "Her smile was electric."

Direct 

300

"The thunder grumbled angrily in the distance" is an example of this type of figurative language

Personification OR Indirect/Implied Metaphor 

400

The phrase "Chocolate is my Achilles' heel" primarily utilizes this type of figurative language

Allusion

500

"He’s such a Scrooge when it comes to sharing snacks." utilizes these two types of figurative language

Allusion and Metaphor (alliteration is also acceptable)

Shaw & Class

100

This is Mr. Shaw's legal first and last name (Most specific correct answer gets the points)

Philip Salazar-Shaw

200

This is the University Mr. Shaw graduated from

University of Oklahoma (OU)

300

This supernatural creature is featured prominently in Mr. Shaw's slideshows

Ghost

400

Mr. Shaw competed in this sport in High School (Most specific correct answer gets the points)

Swimming (Breaststroke and Freestyle)

500

Mr. Shaw was a member of this Boy Scout troop

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