Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is: “the heart of the family."
metaphor
What does Timothy compare Mary's hair color to?
gray dish water
What does Jose call Isa that makes Timothy mad?
gordita
Who delivers the mystery packages?
James
1. Credit card/wallet
2. the turtle car
What type of figurative language is: “Her eyes hold my eyes / like two tractor beams”
simile
What type of figurative language is: "And I stand in the middle of it, / a rock taking a beating / from the waves."
metaphor
batting cages
What does James buy Timothy?
new sneakers
What is a delinquent?
a young person who often breaks rules or laws
What type of figurative language is "And my heart almost exploded.”
hyperbole
What type of figurative language is "a hail Mary pass?" and what does it mean?
idiom, last/crazy chance attempt
Where does Timothy celebrate his 13th birthday?
Mrs. B's office
Why does Timothy feel responsible for Marisol having to be replaced? (with Mary)
He asked Mrs. B for help / he said he needed help.
What point of view is the story told from?
first person
What figurative language is: “Don’t you think its OK / to cry uncle sometimes?” and what does it mean?
idiom, give up/ask for help
What type of figurative language is “the night stretches ahead of us.”
personfication
Name two things that Marisol does for Levi that are beyond her regular nurse duties.
1. teaches him sign language
2. makes him metal ties for his trach
Name two things that make Timothy nervous about applying for the Carnival of Giving.
1. everyone will know about his family's problems
2. he has to make a speech
3. he feels like other people need more help
What does Timothy say makes him know Dad is never coming back?
he left his cellphone behind
What type of figurative language is "You get more bees with honey than vinegar" and what does it mean?
adage, when you're nicer, its easier to get what you want.
What figurative language is: “a deal with the devil" and what does it mean?
idiom, making a deal that will have a consequence
In the text, what do the sharks, trolls & dwarves symbolize?
Timothy's emotions
1. she prepares them food
2. she drives Timothy to Mrs. B's
3. she invites Timothy live with them
What is an overall theme of the novel? This is a lesson/message we're supposed to learn from reading the novel.
Family is worth making sacrifices for.
People will do the wrong thing for the right reasons.
Responsibility can be overwhelming, especially for young people.
Love can push people to make difficult choices.
Growing up means taking responsibility for your actions.
Life is not always fair, even when you are trying your best.
Trust is important, but it can be broken easily.
Helping others can come with personal consequences.
People can change when they are given support.
Doing what is right is not always easy.