Life on the Mississippi
The Author of this story also serves as the narrator. What is the name (or Pen Name) of this author?
- Bonus 100 points for real name
Samuel Clemens (Bonus 100)
Mark Twain
The narrator was asking Simon Wheeler about Leonidas W. Smiley. Wheeler was unable to talk to him about Leonidas Smiley and instead talked about ________ Smiley.
Jim
Jim Smiley
Who does Sylvia meet when walking the cow?
a young man
a young hunter
the hunter
Correct this sentence:
The leather little red belt.
The little red leather belt.
What does a simile have that a metaphor doesn't?
The words 'like' or 'as'.
When the steamboats made their way into the small town, what did all of the people do?
They began loading the ship and moving around.
What was Jim Smiley known for?
Gambling
What does the young man offer Sylvia and her grandmother in exchange for tips on the White Heron?
Ten Dollars
~DAILY DOUBLE~
What part of speech is the italicized word?
"I was walking through the park when-"
"Whoa! That guy almost ran me over. Sorry, I interrupted you."
Interjection
Why are metaphors and similes used?
Used to describe a person/place/thing in comparison with another person/place/thing.
~DAILY DOUBLE~
What job did the narrator want but was never able to achieve?
Steamboat Pilot
Pilot
It was missing its back legs
What personality is Sylvia known for having?
Shy
Afraid of Folks
Which word is spelled incorrectly?
"To create a rue, mix your flour in with your oil/butter/fat, being careful to only add a little at a time."
Rue = Roux
What type of figurative language is this?
"The tree was dancing in the wind."
Personification
What happened to the steam boat the young apprentice engineer/striker was working on?
It exploded.
Why was the frog unable to jump?
BB's in its belly
Material in its belly holding it down
~Daily Double~
How old is Sylvia in the story?
9 years old
9
Which word is the preposition?
Henry was scared of the monster that was chasing him. He quickly jumped over a log that was blocking his path; desperate for freedom.
Over
Which form of figurative language is this?
"It was raining cats and dogs."
Idiom
The narrator's father was elected into a County Office. What position did his father hold?
Justice of the Peace
What animals did Jim Smiley own and use for his exploits?
A Horse
A Dog
A Frog
She climbs one tree and crosses over to another - Climbing up until she saw it flying in the distance.
Name the eight parts of speech
noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.
Which form of figurative language is this?
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Hyperbole