Figurative Language
What is a personification?
when non-human things are given human qualities or characterstics
What grade is Tamaya in?
5th grade
Why does Chad want to beat Marshall up?
Marshall accused him of being a liar/he is jealous of Marshall because his family treats him well and give him his favorite food on his bday
What is Biolene?
A renewable energy source to replace fuel
What is the novels setting? (time and place)
What is a simile?
comparing two things using like or as
What does Tamaya notice about the mud that seems unsual?
there are no leaves on top of it
Why does Marshall go into the woods the FIRST time?
to avoid a fight with Chad
Who was the inventor of Biolene?
Dr. Fitzman
What are the math problems at the end of each chapter?
What is a hyperbole?
an exaggeration for effect
What does Tamaya do to stop Chad from beating up Marshall?
Shoves fuzzy mud in his face
What do Tamaya and Marshall make for Chad's birthday?
Lasagna
What happens to Ergies every 36 minutes?
they double
What animal's enzymes are used in the cure?
turtles
What is an alliteration?
repetition of a the same beginning sound in a series of words
What does Tamaya put on her hands to reduce the itching and red rash?
lotion/hand cream
Why does Chad attend Woodridge Academy?
He was expelled from his other schools
How is ergonym defined?
A single-celled microorganism
What do Tamaya and Marshall have in common?
They both have issues with friends.
What is a metaphor?
comparing two things without using like or as
What two words are written on Tamaya's sweater?
Virtue and Valor
What did Chad keep repeating when Tamaya found him in the woods?
"No one knows, no one cares"
What stops the mutated ergonym from doubling?
cold temperatures
The author compared the multiplying organisms to what?
The multiplying world population.