Figurative Language
“It was like I was carrying a storm inside me.” What technique is used?
What is a simile?
Why do the authors use dual narration (Beth and Catching)?
To show two perspectives and challenge how truth is told
The authors use repetition when Beth says “I am not crazy.” What is the purpose of this?
To emphasise her frustration and need to be believed
What is the tone in most of Catching’s chapters?
Haunting or sorrowful
The use of “The Other-Place” as a location in Catching’s story is an example of...
What is symbolism?
“Grief was a fog, thick and cold and endless.” Identify the figurative technique.
What is a metaphor?
What is one key reason the authors wrote Catching Teller Crow?
Catching Teller Crow? To expose injustice in the legal system and give voice to silenced victims
Catching describes her trauma through symbolic visions. What effect does this have on the reader?
It evokes empathy and understanding of her pain
What mood is created when Beth enters the burnt-out remains of the courthouse?
Uneasy or suspenseful
“I was a ghost in the world of the living.” Name the technique.
What is metaphor?
The book often blends ghostly imagery with human traits. “The shadows listened.” What’s the technique?
What is personification?
Why does Catching tell her story like a dream or poem?
To reflect trauma and Indigenous storytelling traditions
“We scream, but no one hears us.” What technique is used here?
What is emotive language?
How does the mood shift when Beth discovers her father’s involvement in the case?
From confused to betrayed
Catching’s sections are written in...
What is poetic form
Catching’s visions are described with strong sensory detail. What type of language is this?
What is imagery?
Why do the authors blend mystery with supernatural elements?
To keep readers engaged while addressing serious issues like racism and violence
How does the story persuade the reader to see the faults in the justice system?
Through character experiences, injustice, and emotional storytelling
Describe the tone of the final chapters when truth is revealed.
Reflective and empowering
“Dead girls don’t cry.” What technique and tone is shown?
What is juxtaposition and bleak tone?
"The Other-Place clung to me like a second skin." Name the technique.
What is a simile?
What deeper message are the authors communicating about justice and truth?
That truth is often hidden or ignored, especially for Indigenous voices
How do the authors build sympathy for Catching and other victims?
By using first-person voice, vivid imagery, and raw emotion
What tone do the authors use to discuss institutional failures (e.g., police, court)?
Critical or confronting
The novel mixes fiction, ghost story, and courtroom drama. What is this structure called?
What is a hybrid genre or genre-blending?