Figuritive Language
In The Treasure, Isaac's repeated dream is an example of this literary device because it represents more than a simple dream.
What is Symbolism?
In The Treasure, this object symbolizes the rewards that come from self discovery.
What is the treasure?
This boy attempts to steal Mrs. Jones's purse.
Who is Roger?
Roger struggles with whether to steal or do the right thing. This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. self?
The author of Thank You, Ma'am mainly wants readers to learn this lesson about people.
What kind of kindness can change someone's behavior?
In The Treasure of Lemon Brown, Lemon Brown's "treasure" is not literal gold but represents something more important. This is an example of this type of figurative meaning.
What is a metaphor?
In Thank You, Ma'am, the blue suede shoes symbolize Roger's desire for this.
What is acceptance or fitting in?
This woman chooses kindness instead of punishment.
Who is Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones?
Greg disagrees with his father about school and basketball. This is what type of conflict?
What is character vs. character?
The author of The Treasure uses Isaac's journey primarily to teach this.
What true treasure may be closer than we think?
When Mrs. Jones says Roger could have simply asked for money, her words help reveal a lesson without stating it directly. This is an example of this literary technique.
What is indirect charazterization?
In The Treasure of Lemon Brown, the treasure symbolizes this.
What is family love and memories?
This traveler follows a dream in search of treasure.
Who is Isaac?
Isaac faces challenges while traveling long distances to Jerusalem. This is an example of this conflict.
What is character vs. environment?
The author of The Treasure of Lemon Brown wants readers to understand this about treasure.
What is that memories and family are more valuable than money?
The storm in The Treasure of Lemon Brown helps create a gloomy feeling. This figurative effect is known as this.
What is mood?
CIsaac's home symbolizes this idea.
What is where true value can be found?
This character teaches Greg the meaning of true treasure.
Who is Lemon Brown?
Lemon Brown and Greg must deal with intruders entering the abandoned building. This conflict is known as this.
What is character vs. character?
Mrs. Jones's actions help the author show the power of this.
What is compassion or forgiveness?
The harmonicas and newspaper clippings in Lemon Brown's treasure represent his memories and relationship with his son. This is an example of this figurative device.
What is symbolism?
Across all three stories, valuable objects symbolize this larger idea.
What are lessons and values being more important than money?
This character changes from worried about punishment to understanding his father's concerns
Who is Greg?
The central conflict in The Treasure is Isaac's search for meaning and wealth. This is mainly what type of conflict?
What is character vs. self?
All three authors use their stories to encourage readers to value these things over material wealth.
What are character, relationships, and life lessons?