Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is in the quote “Mom had eyes like a hawk”?
Simile
Which character can be described as:
Lazy, dirty, manipulative, self-absorbed, "Lazy old iguana"
Lice Peeking
What is operation royal flush?
*student must describe the whole operation*
Martyr
What POV is the novel told? (1st, 2nd or 3rd)
1st
Explain the figurative language in “They count the zits on a terrorist from a mile off.”
Hyperbole
This character is important to the plot because he comes in and rescues Noah and Abbey from bullies, he also rescues them after they jump into the water at the end.
Identify a theme found in the novel and explain how it is shown throughout the novel
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Plants with large roots by water
Mangroves
Who is telling the story?
Noah
“The perfume that Shelley had on was making me dizzy. It smelled like tangerines.”
Simile
This character is strong-willed, not easily persuaded, cares for the environment, thought of himself as a martyr and is very impulsive
Noah's Dad, Paine Underwood
At what point in the plot does the character begin to change and it is considered the turning point of the story? (Name the actual plot word)
Climax
Moored
What did Paine refer to Abbey as when she was a baby because she often bit?
a pitbull
What figurative language is present in “The driver was a muscle-bound guy with so much gold hanging from his neck, it was a miracle he could sit up straight”?
Which character can be described as, money-hungry, greedy, deceptive, powerful
Dusty Muleman
Which part of the plot is when Noah and Abbey are rescued and learn about Grandpa Bobby
Falling action
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made; the characters often face moral dilemmas throughout the book.
Dilemma
What did Abbey take in chapter 10 when she snuck out?
The video camera
What type of figurative language is used in “The storms can sneak up on you from behind”?
Personification
Which character can be described as: Helpful, caring, takes charge, ethical, kind-hearted, tough, wears tangerine perfume.
Shelly
We learn that Paine is in jail early in the book and refuses to bail out. What part of the plot would this be?
Exposition
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; this is a central theme as characters navigate their values.
Integrity
Give me 3 character traits of the author.
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