Themes from A Long Walk to Water
Nya's daily walk for water and Salva believing being stung by bees was worth it are examples of
What is perseverance and hope?
Writers identify differences between two subjects, places, persons, things or ideas to draw attention to them.
What is contrast?
The first sound of a series of words is repeated.
sentence structure
What is syntax?
a literary device that involves using the same word or phrase over and over again in a piece of writing or speech
What is repetition?
Salva running from school and Nya's mom's worry over fighting at the lake camp are examples of
What is fear?
Hints an author gives to the reader.
What is foreshadowing?
Harsh sounds
What is cacophony?
separates words in a sentence that are not necessary but do provide clarification
What are dashes?
tells the story plainly
What is visual imagery?
Working towards goals is an important step in
What is leadership?
creates comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas
What is figurative language?
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
What is personification?
series of three dots meant to mark a pause in speech, thought, or time
What are ellipses?
sentences with five words or less
What is telegraphic sentences?
Chapter 8 clearly shows how important this particular theme is for both Nya and Salva.
What is family and relationships?
A direct comparison between two objects by replacing one idea for another.
What is a metaphor?
specific words, incidents, images, or events the author uses to create a scene or narrative
What is selection of detail?
Influenced by calligraphy, emphasize key points in printed text
What are italics?
the creation of words that imitate natural sounds
What is onomatopoeia?
This theme has a major impact throughout the book.
What is war?
A recurring element in a story that has a symbolic meaning.
What is a motif?
use the five senses (sight, touch, sound, taste, and smell) to add depth of detail to writing
What is sensory detail?
general attitude or mood of a piece created by the author
What is tone?
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
What is a simile?