Characters
The main character of the story The Half-A-Moon Inn
Aaron
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water.
gruel
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Simile
In what month does HAMI take place?
November
Word to describe someone who can do things alone.
Independent
The main character of the story has this condition meaning he is unable to speak.
Mute
A public speaker
orator
A comparison of two objects that are not alike
metaphor
What type of home does Aaron live in?
A one room cabin
Aaron shows independence when he...
Makes his own dinner, builds a fire on his own, stays at home alone, sets off to find his mother in a blizzard, etc
This character leaves to go to Craftsbury
Mom
To make movements with your hands when speaking
Gesticulated
Simile or Metaphor: Her eyes sparkled like stars.
Simile
Describe the area where Aaron lives
Near an ocean and forest
Aaron shows this when he head's out into the blizzard to look for his mother.
Fearlessness, Bravery
The evil man who was found in the woods
Lord Tom
A dishonest person
Scoundrel
Simile or Metaphor: The world is a stage.
Metaphor
The name of the town where Aaron's mother goes to sell her wares.
Craftsbury
Using clues from the text and background knowledge to determine something.
Inferencing
This person was lost at sea.
Aaron's dad
An adjective used to describe someone as large and strong.
Burly
A word that is spelled like the sound.
Onomatopoeia
The name of the forest near Aaron's house.
Bingham Woods
A description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something:
Characterization, Character trait