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Literature

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  1. 2. Poetic equivalent of a paragraph
  2. 7. Central philosophical current running beneath a text
  3. 8. Fictional book-length prose narrative
  4. 10. Voice conveying the events of the book to the reader
  5. 11. Literary device where reality undercuts expectations
  6. 13. Stratford-upon-Avon's most celebrated title
  7. 14. Classification such as gothic, sci-fi, or romance

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  1. 1. Narrative spine connecting opening chapter to conclusion
  2. 3. Hefty volume that might double as a doorstop
  3. 4. Three-part literary sequence like The Lord of the Rings
  4. 5. Direct comparison declaring one thing is another
  5. 6. Extended speech delivered by a single theatrical character
  6. 9. Humorous ridicule aimed at exposing social follies
  7. 12. Lyric tribute to a Grecian urn or nightingale

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Happy Hobbit Day

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  1. 3. Tragic character who obsessed over his 'precious'
  2. 5. Brandybuck who rode to war alongside Éowyn
  3. 6. Sturdy weapon wielded by the son of Glóin
  4. 9. The vast fictional continent where these legendary tales unfold
  5. 12. Wealthy family of the Shire known for their uncharacteristically adventurous streak
  6. 13. Foul minion of the Dark Lord often encountered in battle
  7. 14. Lord of Moria whose tomb was discovered by the travelers

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  1. 1. Faithful beast of burden named Bill
  2. 2. Loyal gardener who famously declared, 'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you'
  3. 4. He shares a September 22nd birthday with his famous uncle
  4. 7. Tree-like shepherd of the forest who takes a long time to say anything
  5. 8. Sharp-eyed archer who famously shield-surfed at Helm's Deep
  6. 9. Ash-filled realm where shadows lie
  7. 10. Kingdom of horse-lords ruled by Théoden
  8. 11. Halfling whose special day is observed globally on September 22

Asyndeton, Chiasmus, Colloquialism, Didactic, Epigram, Euphemism, Jargon, Juxtaposition, Litotes, Malapropism, Maxim, Metonymy, Polysyndeton, Solecism, Syllepsis, Syllogism, Synecdoche, Synesthesia

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  1. 2. Deliberate omission of conjunctions between words or clauses
  2. 3. Play on multiple meanings of a word
  3. 5. Keen perception and apt expression
  4. 7. Art of persuasive speaking or writing
  5. 9. Discrepancy between expectation and reality
  6. 10. Ordinary written or spoken language without metrical structure
  7. 11. Distinctive manner of linguistic expression peculiar to an author

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  1. 1. Recurring thematic element or dominant idea in a work
  2. 2. Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
  3. 4. Substitution of the name of an attribute for that of the thing meant
  4. 6. Non-literal departure from normal word usage to enhance effect
  5. 8. Author's attitude toward subject matter or audience

Lord of the Rings Heroes and Hobbits

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  1. 1. Brave Dwarven warrior who forms a close bond with Legolas
  2. 4. Heavy chopping weapon carried into battle by Gimli
  3. 6. Skilled wilderness tracker of the North, such as Aragorn
  4. 8. Stocky, bearded race known for mining and metalworking
  5. 9. Nine-member company formed to guide and protect the Ring-bearer
  6. 12. Cavalry warrior belonging to the horse-loving realm of Rohan
  7. 13. Small smoking device enjoyed by Hobbits in the Shire
  8. 14. Pack beast named Bill who carries supplies for the Fellowship

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  1. 1. Grey-robed wizard who leads the quest against Sauron
  2. 2. Noble younger son of Denethor who shows quality by releasing Frodo
  3. 3. Brutish, aggressive foot soldier serving the Dark Lord
  4. 5. Graceful, immortal being of Middle-earth such as Legolas
  5. 7. Wise half-elven master who leads the sanctuary of Rivendell
  6. 9. Main Hobbit hero entrusted with carrying the One Ring
  7. 10. Lush, peaceful country region where Hobbits make their homes
  8. 11. Cheerful Hobbit friend of Pippin who rides with the Rohirrim

Lord of the Rings Villains and Creatures

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  1. 1. Slithering ancestral dragon without wings or breath of flame
  2. 3. Vain wyrm whose glittering underbelly hid a single missing gem
  3. 4. Whispering advisor who sapped King Theoden's vitality with deceit
  4. 7. Insatiable arachnid progenitor who devoured the radiant light of Valinor
  5. 9. Darksome footsoldier that detests the painful glare of the sun
  6. 11. High-flying rescuer summoned from the lofty peaks of the Misty Mountains
  7. 12. Woodsman who traded human shape for a rampaging grizzly form
  8. 13. Schizophrenic cave-crawler haunted by riddle games and lost jewelry

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  1. 1. Chilling specter that binds trespassers within ancient barrow mounds
  2. 2. Nocturnal mammal whose vast clouds obscured the sky during the Battle of Five Armies
  3. 3. Deceiver who took fair form as Annatar before losing his corporeal guise
  4. 5. Ancient mossy giant who takes a remarkably long time to say anything
  5. 6. Tentacled pool-dweller outside the West-gate of Khazad-dum
  6. 8. Nine-member squad bound by cursed golden bands to perpetual servitude
  7. 10. Mount of choice for an orc raiding party

The Lord of the Rings

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  1. 1. Peaceful, green homeland of the hobbits
  2. 4. Courageous hobbit tasked with destroying the One Ring
  3. 5. Wretched creature obsessed with stealing back his precious treasure
  4. 8. Pet name used by Gollum to refer to the Ring
  5. 11. Heavy bladed chopping weapon carried by Gimli
  6. 13. Elven prince known for his exceptional archery skills
  7. 14. Pointed projectile shot from Legolas's bow
  8. 15. Small pack animal like Bill who traveled to Moria

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  1. 1. Edged weapon such as Aragorn's blade Anduril
  2. 2. Golden piece of jewelry forged to rule Middle-earth
  3. 3. Kingdom famous for its skilled horsemen
  4. 4. Nine-member group formed to help destroy the One Ring
  5. 6. Brutish creature serving Sauron in battle
  6. 7. Ranger who rightfully claims the throne of Gondor
  7. 9. The titular Dark Lord seeking total dominion
  8. 10. Concealing garment given to the travelers by Galadriel
  9. 12. Giant talking tree that guards Fangorn Forest

Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief

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  1. 2. Twelve-year-old boarding student accused of grand larceny against the gods
  2. 6. Nereid-gifted sphere crushed underfoot to guarantee escape to the surface
  3. 7. Evergreen on Half-Blood Hill harboring the spirit of a fallen daughter of Zeus
  4. 10. Electrifying weapon stolen to destabilize Mount Olympus
  5. 12. Camp residence assigned strictly according to divine parentage
  6. 13. Winged tormentor posing as Percy's strict pre-algebra teacher
  7. 14. Subterranean sovereign falsely suspected of seizing an item he never wanted

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  1. 1. Biker god who concealed a stolen weapon inside a decoy backpack
  2. 3. Centaurean trainer of heroes who posed as wheelchair-bound Mr. Brunner
  3. 4. Oracle's cryptic rhyme warning of betrayal by one called a friend
  4. 5. Hades' shadowy headgear capable of radiating intense terror and invisibility
  5. 8. Strategist daughter of Athena armed with a cap of invisibility and a bronze knife
  6. 9. Citadel of immortals accessible via the six-hundredth floor elevator
  7. 11. Vegas establishment that traps unwitting visitors in a timeless daze

Percy Jackson Greek Gods and Monsters

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  1. 1. Goat-legged nature spirit acting as a camp protector and seeker of the wild
  2. 4. Storm-wielding ruler of Olympus whose missing symbol of power sparked a quest
  3. 8. Grumpy festival god restricted to Diet Coke while serving his Camp Half-Blood sentence
  4. 11. Swamp monster that sprouted extra heads when Percy made the mistake of slicing them
  5. 12. Forest nymph whose lifespan is tied directly to her bonded grove or tree
  6. 13. Coastal singer whose tempting melodies lured Annabeth toward painful visions of perfection
  7. 14. Wild lord whose mysterious disappearance drove Grover on a quest across America

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  1. 2. Moon and hunting goddess whose immortal band of sworn maidens travels in silver
  2. 3. Snake-tressed aunt selling realistic lawn ornaments outside Trenton, New Jersey
  3. 5. Underworld current where mortal flesh must be dipped for invulnerability
  4. 6. Horned menace in Fruit of the Loom underwear fought in the rain on Long Island
  5. 7. Earthshaker and sea ruler whose three-pronged spear claims Cabin Three
  6. 9. Ancient winged primordial of night who dwells beside the river of misery
  7. 10. Primordial earth mother sleeping beneath the soil, plotting a giant awakening

Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood

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  1. 5. Wise daughter of Athena who wields a bronze dagger
  2. 7. Long Island summer refuge for young Greek demigods
  3. 8. Official demigod mission authorized by the camp director
  4. 11. Mythical being with a human torso and the body of a horse
  5. 13. Long pointed pole weapon favored by the Ares cabin
  6. 15. Demigod son of Poseidon and hero of the prophecy
  7. 16. Greek king of the gods and lord of the sky
  8. 17. Protective bronze gear worn during capture the flag games

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  1. 1. Painted clay token added to a necklace each summer
  2. 2. Baseball hat worn by Annabeth to become invisible
  3. 3. Vast underground network known as the Labyrinth
  4. 4. Sweet drink of Mount Olympus that heals injured demigods
  5. 6. Mythological serpent that grows multiple heads when cut
  6. 9. Greek god of war whose children live in cabin five
  7. 10. Winged equine creature cared for in the camp stables
  8. 12. Goddess of wisdom and mother of Annabeth Chase
  9. 14. Evergreen tree atop the hill guarding the camp border

Percy Jackson Characters

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  1. 1. Demigod son of Poseidon who wields the magical sword Riptide
  2. 5. Satyr god of the wild whose disappearance prompts Grover's search
  3. 6. Loyal satyr with goat legs who serves as Percy's protector and friend
  4. 8. Brilliant daughter of Athena who uses an invisibility baseball cap
  5. 12. Roman demigod daughter of Pluto who can summon buried gems and metals
  6. 13. Heroic daughter of Aphrodite who wields a dagger and uses charmspeak
  7. 14. Friendly Titan who sweeps Tartarus and helps Percy and Annabeth
  8. 15. Smelly and rude mortal who marries Sally Jackson

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  1. 1. Kind high-school English teacher who becomes Percy's loving stepfather
  2. 2. Wise centaur trainer who poses as Mr. Brunner in a wheelchair
  3. 3. Ruler of the Underworld who owns the three-headed dog Cerberus
  4. 4. Mythological sorceress who turns Percy into a guinea pig on her island
  5. 7. Lonely nymph stranded on the enchanted island of Ogygia
  6. 9. Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy who is Annabeth's mother
  7. 10. Daughter of Zeus who is turned into a protective pine tree on Half-Blood Hill
  8. 11. Titan general cursed to support the weight of the sky on his shoulders
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