Inside Out
Wall-E World
Plot Themes
Persuasive Devices in Action
Quotes & Emotions
100

Who is the emotion that loves organizing and planning?

Fear

100

What is WALL-E’s main job on Earth?

Compacting trash into cubes

100

What is Riley’s biggest struggle after moving to San Francisco?

Adjusting to a new home and losing her old friends

100

Which device appeals to feelings and emotions?

Emotive language

100

Finish the quote: “Crying helps me slow down and ________.”

“Obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” - Sadness

200

Which emotion tries to keep Riley safe from danger?

Fear

200

What does WALL-E find that changes everything?

Plant or a small green seedling

200

What theme connects WALL-E and Inside Out about human behavior?

The importance of emotions and human connection

200

Which device uses strong words like “must” or “should”?

Modality
200

Which emotion says, “This is Disgust. She keeps Riley from being poisoned”?

Joy

300

What color represents Joy?

Yellow

300

What is the name of the spaceship where humans live?

Axiom

300

How does WALL-E show the dangers of consumerism?

By depicting humans as dependent on technology and unable to move

300

Give an example of a rhetorical question from either movie.

Wouldn't you rather be happy? (Inside Out)

300

What emotion says, “We’re not going to cry!”?

Anger

400

Name the imaginary friend who sacrifices himself for Riley’s happiness.

Bing Bong

400

Who is the robot sent to find life on Earth?

Eve

400

Which persuasive device is used when Joy says, “Think positive!” repeatedly?

Repetition

400

Which device is used when WALL-E shows the lonely Earth to make viewers care?

Imagery/emotive appeal

400

How does Joy’s dialogue use personal pronouns to make her message persuasive?

She says “We can do this together!” to include the audience and create unity

500

Which emotion takes control during Riley’s hockey tryout?

Anger

500

What persuasive technique is used in the Buy-N-Large ads to convince humans to stay comfortable?

Emotive language

500

Explain how Inside Out uses emotive language to make viewers empathize with Sadness.

Sadness uses words like “I’m sorry” and speaks softly to evoke sympathy

500

Identify two persuasive devices in the slogan: “Stay in the Axiom – Live the life you deserve!”

Emotive language and personal pronouns

500

Which persuasive device is used in the command: “You will follow the directive!” from AUTO in WALL-E?

Modality (strong obligation expressed through “will”)