Preposition Inquisition
Steam rose steadily from the geyser, causing a show.
from the geyser
A figure of speech that is used to compare specific things, objects or ideas that may be different or similar.
Metaphor
From who’s point of view is ”The Outsiders” told?
Pony Boy
What type of society is the setting of “Catching Fire?”
Dystopian
The history of a word shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language.
Etymology
Many people think that Kansas is the flattest state in the nation, but Florida is flatter.
in the nation
When an object is given human traits.
Personification
What is Socs the abbreviation for?
Socials
What does President Snow smell like to Katniss?
blood and roses
To avoid; evade
Elude
After the show, the dancers greeted their fans and left smiling.
after the show
Used to give a person or character a personal opinion.
Point of View
How old was S.E. Hinton when she wrote “The Outsiders?”
16
What does Katniss accidentally see on the television in Mayor Undersee’s house?
an uprising in District 8
Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
Indignant
The gang ran through the park to escape the scary man.
through the park
A reference to something. For example, an author could refer to a poem or movie while writing her book.
Allusion
According to the novel, what does the word “tuff” mean?
cool, sharp
What does Katniss realize about the arena?
It is broken into sections like the face of a clock.
Exciting pity or sympathy
Rueful
The cup of coffee was spilled on the freshly cleaned floor.
on the freshly cleaned floor
A single word or short phrase which can be taken out of context and may not have its literal meaning.
Figurative Language
What genre is the novel, “The Outsiders?”
realistic fiction
What does Katniss discover about District 12 when she wakes up at the end?
there is no District 12
Marked by stubborn determination
Dogged