Literary Devices
This type of comparison uses the words "like" or "as," such as "brave as a lion."
What is a simile
This character is the narrator of the story and works at the A&P supermarket
Who is Sammy
This character is the young boy who desires to have a real relationship with his mother in the story
Who is David
This part of speech names a person, place, or thing.
What is a noun
This planet is known as the "Red Planet."
What is mars
Giving human qualities to an object, like "The wind whispered through the trees."
What is personification
Sammy quits his job at the A&P after this event.
What is the girls' confrontation with Lengel over their attire?
This character is the mother of David, who struggles with her feelings toward her son and her relationship with her husband
Who is Monica
This part of speech shows action or a state of being.
What is a verb
This chemical element is necessary for humans to breathe and is represented by the letter "O" on the periodic table.
What is oxygen
This is an extreme exaggeration, like "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"
What is hyperbole
This theme focuses on the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations, especially in Sammy's decision to quit.
What is rebellion or conformity
This theme deals with the question of what it means to be human and the emotional connection between humans and machines
What is humans vs. AI
"Quickly," "slowly," and "gracefully" are examples of this part of speech that describes how an action happens.
What is an adverb
This snack is known for being orange, cheesy, and leaving dust all over your fingers.
This literary device hints at future events in a story, building suspense for the reader.
What is foreshadowing
The author's use of this type of perspective reflects Sammy’s inner thoughts and creates an informal, conversational tone
What is first-person narrative
The "super-toys" in the story symbolize this, which David struggles to comprehend and connect with
What is the desire for love and emotional fulfillment
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or sentences, like "and," "but," and "or."
What is a conjunction
This video game lets players build and mine
What is Minecraft
Spell the word that sound like what they describe, like "buzz" or "sizzle."
what is Onomatopoeia
This is the tone of the story, as Sammy reflects on his impulsive decision to quit
What is ironic or reflective
The story revolves around this type of creation that plays an important role in David's life
What are artificial beings
This part of speech can replace a noun and sometimes show possession, like "his," "theirs," or "ours."
What is a pronoun
This animated film features a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in a French restaurant, despite being a rat.
What is Ratatouille