Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this quote?
"That’s how I feel–like a civilian…”
Simile
Why was O'Brien mad at Jorgensen?
He was mad because he didn't move when Tim O'Brien was shot
How does O'Brien react to Jorgenson's apology?
He started to feel guilty about his anger but decided to see it through
What does “Alpha Company” mean?
Unit that Tim O'brien was assigned to for most of the war
What type of figurative language is this quote?
“But the presence of death and danger has a way of bringing you fully awake
Alliteration
How did Tim O'Brien get injured?
He got shot
What makes O'Brien change his mind?
Azar's cruel and crazed audited
What does “Spooked” mean?
This is Slang for the word Killed
What type of figurative language is this quote?
"Starlight sparkles in the barbed wire, and there were curious reflections and layerings of shadow, and the big white moon added resonance”
Imagrey
What did O'Brien feel when he got shot?
A sense of shock
How does Jorgensen feel about O'Brien getting shot?
He doesn't blame O'Brien for his anger and guilty
What does “Hootch” mean?
slang for a hut, or improvised living space
What type of figurative language is this quote?
"You could actually peel off fillets of meat with your fingernail”
Hyperbole
Why did Azar call O'Brien sad?
He backed out of the plan to get revenge on Jorgensen
What is Azar like in the chapter?
he thinks that O'Brien is pathetic for having conflicting feelings
What does “gangrene” mean?
Blood flow to an area of tissue is cut Off Potentially Deadly
What type of figurative language is this quote?
“You’re a shadow. You slip out of your own skin…”
Extended Metaphor
Who saved O'Brien the first time he was shot?
Rat Kiley
What does O'Brien want Jorgensen to treat more than his wounds?
shock
What does “Boonies” mean?
Short for Boondocks, meaning a Remote or Isolated Country