Described with multiple traits. Changes. Different responses.
100
"Even the air seemed to attack me and break my neck."
What is personification?
100
How does music help Ishmael and his friends?
Cassettes saved him 3x.
100
Even in the middle of the madness there remained that true and natural beauty, and it took my mind away from my current situation as I marveled at this sight.
Who is Ishmael?
100
Which of Ishmael's friends died first?
Who is Saidu?
200
What is a flat character?
Described with limited details or traits. No change.
200
"I cried quietly as my head beat like the clapper of a bell."
What is simile?
200
The fishing villagers punished Ishmael and his friends by doing this so that their feet would burn.
What is stealing their shoes?
200
"Visualize the enemy, the rebels who killed your parents, your family, and those who are responsible for everything that has happened to you."
Who is Lieutenant/Corporal?
200
What is Ishmael unable to do after becoming a soldier?
What is sleep?
300
What is a dynamic character?
Character who is complex and changes throughout the text. Different responses.
300
"The sky was at its bluest and seemed to curve down and join with the ocean in the distance."
What is imagery?
300
What three worlds does Ishmael live in?
Dreams, Past Life, New Memories
300
"I first stab him in the stomach, then the neck, then his heart, and I will cut it out, show it to him, and then pluck his eyes out. Remember he probably killed your parents worse."
Who is Corporal Gadafi?
300
After watching his friends die, Ishmael does this for the first time.
What is killing someone?
400
Identify the type of character Ishmael is. Provide 3 examples.
Dynamic. Different responses.
400
"Kanei stretched his hands as if trying to catch the sun."
What is hyperbole?
400
How did the man or host with the fishing hut help the boys?
Food, shelter, medicine.
400
"We are going to initiate all of you by killing those people in front of you."
Who are the rebels?
400
What led to Josiah's death?
What is an explosive RPG?
500
What is a static character?
Character that does not change. Stays the same. Different responses.
500
"Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them."
What is personification?
500
What happens as Ishmael arrives at the village his parents were staying in? Describe his reaction.
Rebels attack. He attacks Gasemu.
500
"None of this is anyone's fault" said _________________. His words made me angry and I wanted to rush him again.
Who is Gasemu?
500
Ishmael has changed so much that this action no longer affects him.