Greek mythology
God of the Underworld
Who is Hades?
The woman the war was started over.
Who is Helen?
Love, hatred, jealousy
What is an abstract/idea noun?
The period in history where machines replaced the work of humans.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
When an author inserts their opinion into a piece of writing. Sometimes it is very subtle.
What is bias?
The young nymph who was in love with himself.
Who is Narcissus?
The man Helen ran off with.
Who is Paris?
Words like "the" and "a".
What is an article?
The leader of the Bolsheviks (communists) in Russia.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
Scenario: Ms. Jablow failed a math test.
What is situational irony?
The main theme of Icarus.
What is listen to directions?
The man Hector killed due to mistaken identity.
Who is Patroclus?
A sentence with two independent clauses.
example: Frank attends Shawmont and he completes all of his work.
What is a compound sentence?
This occurs when money loses all value.
example- A loaf of bread would cost $200.
What is hyper-inflation?
When a character undergoes a change.
What is dynamic?
On of the major character traits of the Greek Gods.
What is vengeful?
The reason Achilles is vulnerable.
Achilles was dipped into the river Styx as a baby. He was held by his heel. That became his only vulnerable spot.
These words modify verbs.
What is an adverb?
The name of the treaty that severely punished Germany after WWI.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
ex - "While I nodded, nearly napping"
What is alliteration?
The reason Arachne was punished by Athena.
What is arrogance?
The mother of Achilles.
Who is Thetis?
A part of a sentence that can't stand on its own.
ex. In the winter, Siyani goes skiing.
What is a dependent clause/subordinate clause?
This was the curved tool that the Romans used to scrape dirt off their bodies.
Hint: You saw it and used it when the Penn Museum visited us.
What is a strigil?
This persuasive technique aims to distract the viewer from the real argument.
scenario - Your parents are upset that you came home late but you bring up you excellent report card.
What is a red herring?