Figurative Language
3. ".... the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet" (Reynolds 10).
onomatopoeia
What does Shawn do when he sees his dad in the elevator?
He gives him a hug and a handshake.
What is Will's full name?
William Holloman.
What were the three rules of Long Way Down?
No crying, No snitching ,Always seek revenge
friend
finder
What is the elevator a symbol of?
Long way down= A journey Will experiences, by debating his plan of action, (if he is going to seek revenge by shooting Riggs).
Who is the first ghost to get on the elevator?
Buck
What does Dani represent?
Innocence
How many bullets are in the gun when Will holds it in the elevator?
15
cat
act
"heavy as hell"
simile
What does Will find in Shawn's middle drawer on the 8th floor?
A gun
What does Uncle Mark reveal about Shawn?
He killed someone
What did Shawn tell Will about after Dani’s death?
Rule number 1
night
thing
4. "[T]he ground definitely felt like it opened up and ate me" (Reynolds 13).
personification
Who gets on floor 5?
Uncle Mark
How does Will feel about Shawn throughout the book?
He loves and respects him.
Did Shawn ever break the rules? If so which one?
Yes, crying
dusty
study
"So strange to say. So sad" (Reynolds 8).
alliteration
The entire book's plot takes place in what length of time?
About 1 minute
What did will think Shawn's blood look like?
Chocolate syrup
What is the significance of Shawn breaking rule number 1?
He shows him that rules can be broken.
listen
silent