Speech & Rhetoric
A question asked for effect, not for an answer, is called this.
Rhetorical question
Who is the author of Blackmail & Lies?
Mary-anne Scott
What genre of poetry is Shakespeare famous for writing?
Sonnet
In what act does Lady Macbeth die?
Act V
Define the rhetorical appeal "ethos".
Appeal to trust / credibility.
"Either we stand up, or we stay silent.” is an example of this technique.
Dialysis
What are the names of Finn's two new best mates at the boarding school?
Andy & Hobbsie
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Why does Macbeth order the assassination of Banquo and Fleance?
He is afraid of Banquo's growing suspicion and the witches' prophecy.
What is the head witch called?
Hecate
He is the famous orator and author of the "I have a dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr
What was the previous title of the novel?
Snakes & Ladders
Name a word invented by Shakespeare.
Answers may vary.
What are the names of Duncan's sons?
Malcolm & Donalbain
What is the genre of Macbeth?
Tragedy
Identify the technique:
“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills.”
Anaphora - repetition of words in the beginning of a phrase
What was Finn's hometown?
Te Awanga
What was the style that Shakespeare wrote in? Hint: Starts with i____ _________.
Iambic pentameter
Who said it and what was the context?
"What’s done cannot be undone. To bed, to bed, to bed."
Lady Macbeth
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write? Guess must be within 25 digits of the correct answer.
154
Explain why a speaker might use a tricolon. Detail is required.
Answers could include:
To create a sense of completeness
To show you have many examples (logos)
To create a lasting, memorable impression
What is a major theme in Blackmail & Lies?
Answers may vary: You can't run from your past. It's important to face the consequences of your actions. The truth will set you free.
Name five of Shakespeare's plays.
Macbeth, Midsummer Night's Dream, R& J, Twelfth Night, Othello, The Tempest, Winter's Tale, Hamlet
What technique is used here? - Hint: be specific
"Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?"
Allusion or Hyperbole
What was the fake name Finn gave to his mother when she showed up at his hotel before the ball?
McIntosh