Figurative Language
The Yellowbrick Road
Who said it?
What's the word?
Ka Kite, Bro
100

We're almost there! Almost at Wellington, the Emerald City. 

Metaphor

100
Where is the family off to?

Wellington

100

"Dad, will the pakehas like us in Wellington? Dad?"

Matiu

100

tangi

common noun

100

Who is the main character?

Tama

200

When all the people had waved goodbye to us like little flags fluttering far away

Alliteration and simile

200

What is the name of the book that Matiu's father drops in the middle of the road?

The Wizard of Oz

200

"I don't care, Tama. This is not one of your tangys. It's a funeral"

Miss/Teacher

200

trudge

verb

200

What sport did Darryl play?

Rugby

300

Every now and then, there is a loud whoosh of a fast car passing us.

Onomatopoeia

300

Name an event where Matiu and his family felt discrimination.

People not stopping to help with fuel, the lollies being overpriced, the angry pakeha driver...

300

"He's at the funeral home. I don't think you'll be able to visit. He'll be at the church tomorrow. You could see him there. I nod and leave."

Mrs. Parker (Darryl's mother)

300

Emerald City

Proper noun

300

What is hupe and why is it important?

Snot; it is important because it shows how upset one is about the loss.
400

I run to get it and car brakes scream in my ears.

Personification
400

Why is the family moving to Wellington?

To make more money

400

"Hey, Tama." yells ______ "Wipe your nose you big sook."

Pete

400

Neat

Adjective

400

Why does Mr. Watson continue to ask Tama to wipe his nose?

He believes that Tama should conceal his emotions and suppress them like everyone else.

500

The speakers explode and words smash the silence.

Personification

500

Who is the author?

Witi Ihimaera

500

"Matiu, you just sit still! _______ growls. What's gotten into you, ay?

Mum

500

Suddenly

Adverb

500

What does the lady at the funeral home threaten to do?

Call the police