Literary Devices
What type of literary device is, "We kick fear like a stone across the street."
Similie
What day did the boat sink?
January 30, 1945
How many perspectives were in the book?
4
What type of literary device is, "The Wilhelm Gustloff was pregnant with lost souls."
Personification or Metaphor
How did the Wilhelm Gustloff sink?
Hit by torpedos from a Soviet submarine.
How many of the perspectives were refugees?
3
What type of literary device is, "She stopped in the snow, staring at the possessions."
Alliteration
About how long was the Wilhelm Gustloff?
684ft
Was Alfred (the soldier) Russian or German?
German
What type of literary device is, (Alfred speaking.) "I am 42089. I couldn't help but wonder: Did Hannelore have a number too?"
Verbal Irony or Foreshadowing
About how many people were on that was over the capacity limit? (Choices: 80, 800, 8000, 80000)
8000
What word would most closely describe Alfred? (Choices: sociopath, caring, smart, mysterious)
Sociopath
What type of literary device is, "At the head of the swimming pool was a large mosaic depicting Neptune and mermaids swimming with fish."
Allusion
About what percent of people survived on the Wilhelm Gustloff? (Choices: 5, 10, 25, 50)
10%
Why does Joana feel guilt?
She feels responsible for the death of her cousins' family.