Upskills

Figurative Language

100

BANG! This literary device is used to express a sound or noise. 

Onomatopoeia 

200

William Wordsworth used this type of figurative language when he said, "I wandered lonely as a cloud."

Simile 

300

"The golden crust gleaned in the dim light of the kitchen while the aroma of fresh pumpkin bread crept into my nostrils." 

Imagery 

400

It's the literary device that deals in contradictions. George Orwell used it in his novel "1984" when he wrote "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."

Paradox

500

The teacher's terrific tutelage taught the tiny tykes. 

Alliteration 

Ancient Civ.

100

Known for their belief in reincarnation, this religion is one of the world's oldest and still widely practiced in India.

Hindu 

200

This philosopher's ideas greatly influenced society under the Han Dynasty. 

Confucius 

300

Ancient Egyptians believed in this "life force" or soul that travels to the afterlife upon death. 

The Ka

400

The Mesopotamians built these pyramid like structures to worship their gods. 

Ziggurats 

500

This 4,000 mile trade route was opened China was in use for over 1500 years. 

The Silk Road

Current Events

100

This middle eastern country with significant ties to the Old Testament is currently at war with Hamas and Hezbollah. 

Israel 

200

Over the summer, President Joe Biden shocked the world by suspending his campaign for reelection. He was replaced by this current vice president. 

Kamala Harris

300

The Gulf Coast was recently devastated by two monstrous hurricanes. One was named Helene, and the other was this.

Milton

400

There are currently five living former presidents: Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and this former president from Georgia who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. 

Jimmy Carter

500

This mega movie star and professional wrestler recently made his return to WWE. Finally! The People's Champ has come back to wrestling. 

The Rock

Poets and Poetry

100

This poet is known for her short poems with subtle but powerful imagery, as seen in her work "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"

Emily Dickinson 

200

This poem by Alfred Noyes about a traveler is chock full of figurative language

The Highwayman 

300

He's known for his dark and mysterious gothic stories and detective fiction. But he is perhaps best known for his poem about ghastly bird that refused to leave him alone. 

Edgar Allen Poe

400

He is often considered the greatest writer of Western Literature. Aside from famous plays like Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth, he was also a master of sonnets. 

William Shakespeare 

500

With undercurrents of danger and grief, this sporty poem by Yousef Komunyakaa depicts young men engaged in a game of basketball. 

Slam, Dunk, Hook

Geography

100

Its the name given to the rich area of farmable land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

The Fertile Crescent 

200

This large mountain range creates a natural border between India and China, offering protection from invaders to both countries. 

The Himalayas 

300

The 4,000 mile Nile River is located on this continent. 

Africa

400

This island Asian country in the Pacific was never conquered by China. 

Japan

500

This river is the founding place for the Chinese Civilization

The Yellow River