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Who primarily takes care of Gregor after his transformation?
His sister
What is a time that Gregor says was a good time in his life?
His military career
Does the word home have a more negative connotation or positive connotation?
Positive
Does the word stink have a more negative connotation or positive connotation?
Negative
What kind of life was Gregor living before his transformation?
A very boring one. He went to work and came home.
Who was the author of The Metamorphosis?
Franz Kafka
Where does Gregor feel safe enough to sleep after his transformation?
Under the couch in his room
What does Gregor find himself wanting to eat after his transformation?
Rotten food and trash
What is the surprise that Gregor was planning before his transformation?
Sending his sister to a conservatory to study violin.
What is Gregor’s job?
Traveling salesman
What is the theme of our unit?
Outsiders and Outcasts
Who is the main character of The Metamorphosis?
Gregor
“He approached the challenge with confidence and curiosity.” Does this sentence have a more negative or positive connotation?
Positive
“Their careless mistakes caused more problems.” Does this sentence have a more negative or positive connotation?
Negative
What does connotation mean?
The feeling associated with a word.
What is dennotation mean?
The actual definition of a word.
What is a metaphor?
Comparing one thing as another without using like or as.
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as.
What is a hyperbole?
Figurative language using an extreme exaggeration.
“It rained for ten years.” This is an example of
A hyperbole
“He is a night owl” is an example of
A metaphor
“He runs as fast as a cheetah.” is an example of
Simile
What is personification?
Giving nonliving things, living characteristics.
“The wind howled.” is an example of
What is an onomatopoeia?
A sound word