Figurative Language
What is foreshadowing?
When an author gives a hint of something that is going to happen later in the story
What is a key characteristic of the rising action?
The rising action of every story has the most conflict!
Define antagonist and antagonist:
2 part
Antagonist: Villain- brings conflict to our story
Protagonist: Main character
Bonus: Who is our antagonist and protagonist?
What is the significance of the wood in our story?
It is the source of immortality- the spring is in the wood.
Who lives in the touch-me-not-cottage?
The Fosters?
Bonus: What does this detail reveal about them?
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things-using like or as. "I am busy as a bee" :)
Which event is the climax of our story?
Mae Tuck hitting the man in the yellow suit with a shotgun.
Bonus: Why is this event the climax?
Describe the change in our protagonist?
1.) Towards the Tucks?
2.) In her personality?
2 parts
Tucks: At first, she was scared of them, now she loves them like family!
Personality: At first, she was a scared, immature girl, now she's matured and brave- taking risks.
What is the theme of this novel?
Life exists in a cycle and the joy of life is that there is only one life to live- we must make the best out of it.
Who is immortal in our story?
Must include everyone to receive the points! (6!)
1.) Tuck
2.) Mae
3.) Jesse
4.) Miles
5.) The horse
6.) The toad :)
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things not using like or as. "The earth opened its petals and invited Winnie in."
What is the reason the man in the yellow suit wants the wood?
Be specific!
He wants to sell the wood and make a fortune out of selling immortality.
Why is the man in the yellow suit a cunning, sinister individual?
Because he lied to the Fosters about the events that happened and wants the wood in order to sell the secret of immortality- he's up to no good!
What is the significance of chapter 12 to our novel?
(When Tuck takes Winnie to the pond)
2 parts
Tuck explains how life exists in a cycle- everything is turning.
Tuck also explains how they are stuck- like the rowboat- in this cycle.
Define omniscient narration?
When the narrator knows everything that is happening in our story.
Bonus: How does the our narrator develop third person omniscient narration? Various parts
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor from our novel?
A.) The wood was at the center, the hub of the wheel.
B.) The first week of August hangs at the very top of the live-long year...like the highest seat of a ferris wheel.
C.) For she...would even go out of the world...like the flame of a candle.
D.) Life's got to be lived, no matter how long or short.
A.) The wood was at the center, the hub of the wheel.
Bonus: What is the author comparing?
What is the resolution of our story?
4 different parts!
A.) The Tucks return to Treegap
B.) Wood is destroyed
C.) Tucks find out that Winnie didn't drink from the spring and died two years ago :(
D.) Tucks remain immortal
Describe all of the Tuck's perspective on immortality?1.) Mae?
2.) Tuck?
3.) Miles?
4.) Jesse?
4 parts!
Mae: She doesn't like it, but makes the best out of it! "No use fussing!"
Tuck: He hates it! He wants to die and regrets drinking from the spring. "I had the good dream."
Miles: He doesn't like it! Bonus: Why does he hate it?
Jesse: He appreciates it and believes that being immortal allows you to see different parts of life.
What is the significance of the toad in the novel?
2 parts
Winnie's desire to remain free.
Winnie's belief that human beings should not become immortal.
What is the significance of the gallows?
They present a threat to Mae and the Tucks' secret of immortality- if she gets hanged, their secret will be revealed.
Why do authors use figurative language?
To help create a picture in the reader's head- helps to prove the point or convey the idea that the author is trying to convey.
Example:
I was excited. Vs. I am as happy as a child waiting for his birthday party.
How does the man in the yellow suit drive our plot forward?
He drives the plot forward by jeopardizing the Tucks' secret of immortality- he's always stalking and pushing our characters to face the dilemma of people finding out of immortality.
Why is the constable an important character in our story?
Because he witnesses Mae hitting the man in the yellow suit, and arrests Mae- it puts the secret of immortality at risk!
What does the author mean when she writes, “The wood was at the center, the hub of the wheel. All wheels must have a hub…. Fixed points they are, and best left undisturbed, for without them, nothing holds together."
Unveiling the secret of immortality would be detrimental to humankind and it will mean that human life will fall apart.
What color is the man in the yellow suit's clothing?
yellow