American Revolution Authors Literary Genres Knowledge Bowl Roundup Literary Devices
100
What is The Boston Tea Party?
During this infamous event, American colonists dumped an expensive commodity into the Boston Harbor.
100
Who is James Dashner?
The Maze Runner
100
What is "Stop the Sun," "Checkouts," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Hitchhiker," or "The Dinner Party"?
One of five short stories we have read this year.
100
What is nine?
This is the number of square feet in a square yard.
100
What is foreshadowing?
"If I hadn't swerved I'd have hit him."
200
Who was Paul Revere?
According to Longfellow's poem, this man rode from Boston to Concord, warning the colonists to "be up and to arm."
200
Who is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
Paul Revere's Ride
200
What is radio?
Lucille Fletcher's classic story, "The Hitchhiker," was intended for this audience.
200
Who were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe?
These were the first five American presidents, in order.
200
What is irony?
When Sam and Bill describe "Red Chief" as a "tender young lambkin."
300
What is April 18, 1775?
It was on this day, in this month, and this year that Paul Revere made his midnight ride.
300
Who is Gary Paulsen?
Stop the Sun
300
What is science fiction?
"The Maze Runner" best fits in this literary genre.
300
What is The Milky Way?
In 1991, scientists announced that this galaxy was not a normal spiral galaxy, but rather a barred spiral galaxy.
300
What is a flashback?
When Terry's dad breaks down and crawls across the hardware store's floor.
400
What is The Declaration of Independence?
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.
400
Who is O. Henry?
The Ransom of Red Chief
400
What is narrative?
Due to its use of story elements, "Paul Revere's Ride" is considered what kind of poem?
400
What is a hat?
A fashion expert has recommended added a "funky chapeau" to a utilitarian outfit for a bit of spice. A chapeau is otherwise known as this.
400
What is theme?
You can't always understand your family, but you still need to love and support them.
500
Who was Thomas Paine?
This patriot authored several political pamphlets, including "Common Sense."
500
Who is Cynthia Rylant?
Checkouts
500
What is dystopian fiction?
"The Maze Runner" is a strong example of this particular type of science fiction, especially popular with with teens now.
500
What is Death Valley National Park?
The United States' lowest point is in this national park, where, as a result of 3 times more rain than usual several years ago, the desert had a rare burst of blooming wildflowers.
500
What is character motivation?
When the woman in "The Dinner Party" remained silent as the snake lay across her feet, just so she would not appear weak.






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