World of Walliams
Book Talk
Changemakers
Fairytales
General Knowledge
100

What is the first paragraph of a narrative typically called?

Orientation

100

What is logos?

Using logic and facts 

100

The famous AFL legend who stood up against racism

Adam Goodes

100

Name that fairy tale

Blonde. Porridge. 3.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

100

What do you call a word that describes a noun?

Adjective

200

What is the most exciting element of the narrative typically called?

Climax

200

Name a high modality word

Must, definitely, is, absolutely, obviously, clearly

200

The Indigenous rapper/comedian giving other First Nations creatives access to opportunities and funding

Adam Briggs

200

What do fairy tales typically begin with?


Once upon a time

200

Is a koala a marsupial?

BONUS! What is a marsupial?

Yes

A mammal that has a pouch for its young to grow once it is born

300

Name two language features you would use in narrative writing

Noun groups, adjectives, adverbs, figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia), dialogue, vocabulary choices, short sentences 

300

When your teacher is marking your speaking abilities, what would they be looking for?

Eye contact, volume, posture, intonation, gestures

300

The refugee who became a Socceroos superstar and started the Barefoot to Boots charity

Awer Mabil

300

Name that fairytale 

Climbing. Golden. Large.

Jack and the Beanstalk

300

What do we call a word that sounds like the thing it describes, like buzz or sizzle?

Onomatopoeia

400

What made David Walliams' writing so unique?

Cheeky humour/wit, funny characters, twist endings, funny action, sketches to go with the writing, made up words 

400

Name 4 persuasive language features

hyperbole, ethos, pathos, logos, rhetorical question, evaluative language, emotive language, collective nouns/inclusive language, high modality, rule of 3, imagery

400

The body positive advocate who created the "Embrace" documentary and resource kit for kids

Taryn Brumfitt

400

Which fairytale was NOT based on a Brothers Grimm folktale?

a) Hansel and Gretal

b) Cinderella

c) The Little Mermaid

c) The Little Mermaid

400

In a story, what is the term for the main character who faces a problem or challenge?

Protagonist

500

What is the name of the David Walliams book we read as a class?

Bonus! Name the villain

Demon Dentist

Miss Root 

500

What is the first part of a persuasive speech called? The element that really engages the listener and makes them want to know more

Hook

500

The first Aboriginal person to graduate from University. He also played a key role in The Freedom Rides, a campaign for civil rights that highlighted the poor treatment and living conditions of Indigenous Australians

Charles Perkins

500

Roald Dahl wrote a number of Revolting Rhymes based on traditional fairytales. What made these versions unique? 


Rhyme, cheeky humour - bordering on inappropriate, twist ending, parody of the original fairytale

500

What is the only mammal that can fly?

Bat