figurative language
What figure of speech involves the indirect comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"?
Simile
Where does the story take place? Village and country?
Wimbe Village in Malawi.
Why does William have to leave school?
His family can't afford the school fees.
How does the famine impact William's family's daily life?
They struggle to find enough food and have to ration their meals. Slowly starving.
Define Reslience and how it applies to William's actions.
Resilience means continuing to try despite difficulties, which describes William's determination to build his windmill despite numerous obstacles.
What figure of speech uses a direct comparison of two things suggesting that one thing is like another?
Metaphor
What is a major theme in the Prologue and first two chapters of the book?
Innovation, perseverance, and resilience.
What machine did William open to look inside and start repairing?
A radio
What motivates William to continue working on his windmill despite many challenges?
His determination to bring electricity and water to his village to help alleviate their hardships.
extremely serious or urgent
What figure of speech applies human qualities to something that is not human?
Personification
What is the primary crop that William's family grows and what significant event is affecting William's village during the early chapters?
Maize and a severe drought and famine
What does William become fascinated with that inspires his future invention?
He becomes fascinated with electricity and generators.
What critical part does William finally acquire to complete his windmill?
a dynamo (bicycle generator)
What evidence supports the idea that William is a self-taught learner?
William spent hours at the library reading science books and experimenting with what he learns from them.
What narrative device suggests or warns the reader about events to come?
Foreshadowing
What is the purpose of the prologue in "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind"?
To prepare the readers for the story to come by building excitement.
What inspires William to start experimenting with electricity?
A book he finds at the library
How does William's success with the windmill affect his future prospects?
Evidence that illustrates the theme of resiliency with William and working on his windmill?
Despite many failed attempts and lack of initial support, William keeps working on his windmill until it generates electricity.
What figure of speech helps the reader create a picture in their minds about what is happening in the novel?
Imagery
Who is Khamba and how does he come about in William's life?
Khamba is William's loyal companion dog. They hunted together and Khamba followed William everywhere. Khamba showed up to William after Uncle Socrates had to move back to the village. Khamba was used to guard the family's chickens. Due to challenges of feeding and caring for Khamba, Socrates gave Khamba to William.
What role does education play in William's journey?
Even though he cannot attend school, his creativity, resourcefulness, and curiosity to learn is crucial for him to eventually build the windmill and help his community.
What theme is illustrated by the community's changing perception of William's project?
The importance of vision and belief in one's ideas
Education empowers individuals to solve problems and create positive change, even in difficult circumstances.