Literary Terms
A form of fiction based on historical events
What is Historical Fiction?
Where and when does this story take place?
What is New York City in 1776?
He is the owner of Queen's Head Tavern. He had the reputation of being trustworthy
Who is Samuel Fraunces?
What are slaves?
Background Information which tells us something about the plot in the story
What is Exposition?
The place where the Sons of Liberty met secretly in New York
What is Queen's Head Tavern in NYC?
The daughter of the owner asked to be vigilant and observant about any attempt on the life of George Washington
Who is Phoebe Fraunces?
When a war or rebellion this character trait is rare
What is trust?
Literary Device where an author leaves hints that something will happen later in the story
What is Foreshadowing?
Conflict between colonists and Great Britain
What is the Revolutionary War?
He was a lot of company to Phoebe even though he was only 8 years old
Who is Pompey?
George Washington besides being the leader of the Continental Army was known for these traits
What are strength of character, courage, and common sense?
A form of figurative language that says one thing is like another
What is metaphor?
Phoebe has to remain vigilant about something
What is an attempt on the life of George Washington?
The ruling monarch in England at the time of this story
Who is King George III?
New York was full of soldiers but some have only one motive
What is out for money?
The repetition of the first letter within a group of words
What is alliteration?
General Washington and his household were to move into this place
What is Mortier House on Richmond Hill?
George Washington's colleague in the Continental Army
Who is Horatio Gates?
Staying the course and never wavering always faithful to one's superiors
What is loyalty?