Figurative Language
Define Metaphor
A comparison of 2 things not using like or as.
How did Flora's mother react to her bringing a squirrel into the house?
upset and disgusted
What point of view is the story told in? How do you know?
Third-person because the narrator uses "she", "her", "they", "it"
Define simile
A comparison of two things using like or as.
In the sentence, "And you simply cannot eat a whole bag of cheese puffs. It's not healthy. You'll become stout." what does the word stout most likely mean?
fat or heavy-set
What did William Spiver say was wrong with him?
He was temporarily blinded by trauma
define hyperbole
an exaggeration of something
Find evidence from the book that supports that Flora was excited about Ulysses's ability to understand her.
"Flora's heart fluttered," (p. 32).
How did Flora feel when William Spiver refused to take off his glasses? Why?
concerned, he may be Ulysses's nemesis!
define personification
giving human-like qualities to something that is non-human
Why doesn't Flora want to hope as per her statement, "'Don't hope; instead, observe'"?
She does not want to disappoint herself.
How do Tootie's and William's reactions to Ulysses's typing differ?
Tootie was impressed, William was annoyed.
define onomatopoeia and give an example
When words have the sound of what they describe (ex. CRASH! BANG! SLAP!)
What was the root cause of Flora's mother being outraged?
What are some emerging themes in the story? Support your answer with an event from the text.
Hope- Flora seems to not want to hope, so that she does not disappoint herself in the future.
Love- Flora seems to start to love and care for Ulysses
Trust- Flora has a hard time trusting those around her like William and her mother