Figurative Language & Rhetorical Devices
The description of Sophia's dress being "as big as Cinderella's, or bigger" is an example of
Simile
What point of view is the story written from?
First person (Through Sophia)
What is the primary tone shift in the story?
From hopeful to tragic
What is Sophia's mother's initial attitude toward the wedding?
She did not want them to marry.
What does "elated" mean as used in the story?
Extremely Happy
When the truck crashes, what sound device is used in "BOOM!"
Onomatopoeia?
How does the author build suspense throughout the story?
Foreshadowing numerous warning signs (moms concern, car accident, dads random appearance..)
How does Sophia's mother's attitude change from the beginning to the reception scene?
From disapproving to accepting
What medical condition does the doctor describe?
Internal Bleeding
The word "bewitching" as used to describe the reception décor means
Enchanting or extremely beautiful and mind blowing
The phrase "his muscular pecan tan arms" uses what type of descriptive language?
Imagery?
How does the author develop Sophia's character?
Through internal thoughts and memories.
Which event in the story first indicates that Sophia's narrative might be unreliable?
The car accident being "avoided"
What is the main message conveyed through the story's ending?
Life is Unpredictable
In the story, "acquainted" means
To known or be familiar with someone
The mother's statement "I have a gut feeling" uses what type of figurative language?
Idiom
How does the author create emotional impact at the end?
By contrasting dreams with reality
What type of character is Mark throughout the story?
Static (Flat)
Where did Sophia and Mark first meet?
Basketball Court
The prefix "re-" in "reconnecting" means:
Again
The story's title "Happily Never After" is an example of
Irony
The author's choice to include Sophia's father in the dream sequence suggests
Her desire to reconcile with her father
What type of character is Nadia?
Confidant
How many bridesmaids does Sophia have?
Three
In the word "disappeared," the prefix "dis-" means: