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"Charles Wallace slid down from his chair and trotted over to the refrigerator, his pajamaed feet padding softly as a kitten's"
What is an example of a simile in A Wrinkle in Time?
"It was a dark, and stormy night."
Who is the narrator?
This is where Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin see the Black Thing for the first time.
What is the planet Uriel?
It is a problem, struggle, or clash between two opposing forces.
What is a conflict?
a large, empty space
What is a void?
Mrs. Whatsit compares their lives to a sonnet.
What metaphor is found in A Wrinkle in Time?
"Like and equal are not the same."
This is used by the three W's to take the children around the universe, shortening distances between space and time.
What is a tesseract?
An example of this would be Meg's insecurities, anger, and lack of self confidence.
What is an internal conflict?
very serious in nature, or behavior
What is solemn?
the Black Thing (or IT) represents evil and the forces of darkness that threaten the universe
What does the Black Thing symbolize?
"You don't know how lucky you are to be loved."
Who is Calvin?
This was the ______ tessering to a planet in Orion's belt to meet the Happy Medium.
Where did the children travel to on their second tesser?
On the planet Camazotz, where "IT" reigns, all citizens are expected to act and think the same. Meg and her companions must fight against this.
What is an example of Person vs. Society in A Wrinkle in Time?
contradict
What word is defined as denying the truth by claiming the opposite.
the power of love and the value of individuality
What is the theme of A Wrinkle in Time?
"Love looks not with the eye, but with the mind."
Who is Mrs. Who?
This planet has no colors within the landscape. It is covered in rocks and gray sculptures.
How is the planet Orion described?
It is the main conflict of the novel A Wrinkle in Time.
What is Meg's journey to save her father and Charles Wallace from the clutches of dark forces.
in ruins; in poor condition, or broken down to pieces
What is dilapidated?
They allow Meg to perceive the truth and overcome obstacles, ultimately helping her rescue her father.
What do Mrs. Who's glasses symbolize?
"You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself."
Who is Mrs. Whatsit?
On this planet, Mrs. Whatsit transforms into a beautiful, white horse-like creature. She flies them around to see the beautiful planet and a look at the Black Thing.
What happens on the planet of Uriel?
Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin struggling to resist the powerful force of the Dark Thing.
Where can you find a Person vs. Nature conflict in the novel A Wrinkle in Time?
the ability to achieve things in a clever way by deceiving others
What is cunning?