Trivia Deck 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the goal of informative writing?
educates your reader on a topic
What is the goal of narrative writing?
to tell stories/ entertain readers
What is the goal of expository writing?
To educate reader & explain
Betsy was always a _______ dancer than John. options: Best, Good, Better, more better.
Better
What is the contraction for would and have?
Would’ve
What is the contraction for who will?
Who’ll
What is a contraction?
a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds
What is a simile?
Compares two things with the use of like or as; Something is like / as something else.
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things without using like or as. Saying something is something else.
What is foreshadowing?
When a story hints at what will happen later.
What is exposition?
The setting, characters, and beginning of a story that sets the idea or theme.
What is a symbol?
A thing that stands for or represents something. Symbolizes something.
What is the term used to describe who is typically the “good guy” of a story?
Protagonist
What is the term used to describe who is typically the “bad guy” of a story?
Antagonist
What Hogwarts schools played in the Triwizard Cup?
Hogwarts, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and Durmstrang Institute.
In the book “A Monster Calls” what type of tree is the monster?
Yew
What are the names of the two sisters in Disney’s “Frozen”?
Anna & Elsa
In the movie “Shrek”, where does Shrek live?
A Swamp
Who were the two male love interests in the “Twilight” saga?
Edward & Jacob
In the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” what planet is Peter Quill from?
Earth
When did the Titanic sink?
April 15, 1912
