Simile or Metaphor
"Mrs. Dodds' eyes began to glow like barbecue coals."
What is a simile?
The reason Percy has difficulty reading, according to Annabeth.
What is his mind is hardwired to read ancient Greek?
This is the God of War.
Who is Ares?
Despite being ____________, Johnny was able to increase his reading score by two levels.
a. rebellious
b. scrawny
c. aggressive
d. dyslexic
What is dyslexic?
This is a long search for something of importance.
What is quest?
"My knees were jelly."
What is a metaphor?
Percy does not like to see people get bullied and stands up for Grover against this person.
Who is Nancy Bobofit?
This is the main character, a half-blood.
Who is Percy Jackson?
When walking in the cave, stay alert so you do not fall in the deep ______ along the path.
a. frieze
b. odyssey
c. chasm
d. sheath
What is chasm?
This is a set of events in a person's future that cannot be changed.
What is destiny?
"Gabe could sniff out money like a bloodhound..."
What is a simile?
Percy is willing to take on the quest even though he knows it will be dangerous. This makes him:
a. funny
b. happy
c. sad
d. brave
What is brave?
This is the Lord of the Underworld
Who is Hades?
The ______ teen crept out of her house after dinner, even though her parents said she could not go to the party.
a. sympathetic
b. disoriented
c. rebellious
d. levitnauseous
This is a priest, priestess or wise person who makes prophecies.
Who is an oracle?
"The bull-man stormed past like a freight train..."
What is a simile.
One of the following is NOT a challenge Percy faces:
a. Percy has to eat blue candy from his mom's work.
b. Percy has to face many monster battles.
c. Percy has to fight Ares.
d. Percy has ADHD and dyslexia.
This is Percy's read dad.
Who is Poseidon?
The best synonym for accomplice:
a. partner
b. enemy
c. foe
d. rival
What is partner?
This word means misleading or untrustworthy.
What is deceitful?
"Wind ripped the breath from my lungs."
What is a metaphor?
True or False? Theme words that could be used to describe potential themes for "The Lightning Thief" are loyalty, friendship and courage.
What is true?
This is the one whose master bolt went missing.
Who is Zeus?
The best synonym for quest:
a. plan
b. expedition
c. retreat
d. vacation
What is an expedition?
This is something that is thought to predict the future or a sign.
What is an omen?