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Figurative Lang
Themes
Plot
100
Name three things that Brian finds in the survival pack.
rifle, matches in water proof container, transmitter, cook set, sleeping bag
100
The airplane passengers screamed after being bounced around by the _____________.
turbulence
100
"The hatchet cut cut through the aluminum as if it were a soft cheese." What figurative language is used here? What is this quote about?
This is an example of simile because the hatchet was cutting through the airplane. It was very easy for the hatchet to cut through the plane just like soft cheese.
100
Give one important theme from Hatchet and state what you have learned from it.
Survival, determination, perseverance
100
What is the author's purpose for writing Hatchet?
to entertain readers with a story about a boy's survival
200
How was Brian rescued by the pilot?
He accidently turns on the transmitter when he finds it in the survival pack.
200
The branches were ________ in the strong wind storm.
flailing
200
"At the same time the wind tore at the fire and sprayed red coals and sparks in a cloud around him. Then it backed out, seemed to hesitate momentarily, and returned with a massive roar..." Explain this quote, and state the type of figurative language that is used here.
This quote refers to the tornado incident after it had destroyed the fire. This is also in example of personification.
200
One re-eccuring theme in Hatchet is determination. Give two examples from Hatchet.
building a fire, creating a fishing spear,
200
What makes a Narrative story?
Characters, setting, plot, conflict, climax, resolution
300
How does Brian lose his shelter and his hunting and fishing supplies?
The tornado ruined his shelter, Brian lost his fishing spear, as well as the fire.
300
The water in the puddle had _________ after several days.
receded
300
"Now, with the thought of the burger, the emptiness roared at him." What type of figurative language?
Personification
300
Brian is at times overcome with fear. Discuss how fear is both helpful and harmful to Brian. How does he learn to deal with fear?
suicide, builds shelter, cuases him to be motivated and dependable
300
What is the main conflict of Hatchet?
The conflict is person vs. nature - fighting to survive
400
How did Brian succeed at making fire?
He created a nest of dry birchbark fluff, struck the hatchet against the rock, and blowed air on the sparks.
400
What does incessant mean?
non-stop, not ceasing
400
I would kill, he thought suddenly, for a book of matches. What type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
400
How would you describe Brian at the end of the story?
He is stronger, more responsible and aware of his sorroundings.
400
What is the resolution of the story?
Brian is rescued, and then realizes he is a changed kid after his survivaql experience.
500
What is the main lesson Brian learns? a. persistence and a positive attitude are the key to survival b. how to hunt foolbirds c. always carry a compass if you're traveling alone d. never leave home without haveing money in your pocket
What is A
500
Use the word substantial in a sentence. Relate the sentence to the story.
Brian found a substantial amount of berries.
500
Create a simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole related to the story.
Any answer.
500
Give three pieces of evidence from the story to support the following statement: "Brian is not the same kid who started out the trip. He is forever changed by his experience in the wilderness."
positive attitude - didn't give up after tornado, rebuilt hard working - built shelter, chopped wood resourceful - found berries, built fire tough - plane crash, porcupine quills, moose attack
500
In action and adventure stories, the main character's words and actions show their personalities. What did Brian say or do that showed us that he was patient and intellegent?
landing the plane in a lake, building a raft and finding food before he went to look for the survival pack
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