Figurative Language 1
What type of figurative language is this:
"Next to show up was a rodent-faced man who identified himself as Dusty's attorney." (Chapter 8, Page 83)
Metaphor
what type of figurative language is this:
“I just assumed that my hearing was messed up because he’d squeezed all the oxygen out of my brain.”pg. 153 ch. 13
hyperbole
When Abbey was missing, what did we discover she went to go do? (Chapter 12)
Abbey went to film the Coral Queen to try to catch them dumping sewage in the ocean.
What can we infer about Bull based on this quote?
"You'll tell him won't you, Underwood? Tell him I stopped over and said I was sorry. When you see him again, I mean." (Chapter 14, Page 163)
Bull is afraid of the old pirate man who saved Abbey and Noah.
What does the following simile mean?
"Mr. Shine looked like he'd swallowed a bad clam." (Chapter 8, Page 84).
Mr. Shine is very uncomfortable about Noah asking if his parents are getting a divorce, and he doesn't want to answer him.
What type of figurative language is this:
“Enough already, Noah. This poor blond head’s about to explode.” (pg. 149 ch. 13)
Hyperbole
what type of figurative language is this:
“My sister reeled in a puffer fish that blew itself up into a spiny balloon- she said it looked just like her fourth-grade teacher.” pg 156 ch. 13
simile
Why would Abbey not let go of Bull's ear when he and Jasper Jr. attacked them?
(Chapter 13)
Abbey did not want to leave Noah alone with Bull and Jasper Jr.
What can we infer about Noah's mother based on this quote:
"My mother only weighs 110 pounds, but she doesn't think small. She walked up to the shack and rapped on the door and didn't wait for it to be opened -- she just barged in." (Chapter 11, Page 120)
She is brave and fearless.
"Maybe 'cause its the right thing to do. Or maybe 'cause now I've got a dog in this fight."
What does Shelly mean by this comment?
She now has more of a reason to be involved
What type of figurative language is this:
"Dad...began shining the spotlight through the mangroves... He lit up a family of racoons and a grouchy blue heron..." (Chapter 11, Page 119)
Personification
What type of figurative language is this?
“Jasper Jr. wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he knew that the stranger meant business.” pg. 154 ch. 13
idiom
What job does Noah's father get after he was released from jail the second time? (Chapter 13)
He got a job with Tropical Rescue, towing in tourists who ran out of gas or rammed their boats aground.
What can we infer about Noah based on this quote:
"As disgusting as it was to be wading through the Coral Queen's toiled crud... I charged back into the waves, kicking and splashing and hollering like a lunatic... In a fright it [the loggerhead turtle] ducked under and scooted off..." (Chapter 12, pages 139-141).
Noah is just like his father and cares deeply about the environment and safety of animals.
What was ironic about Paine breaking out of jail?
He was about to be released that same day
What type of figurative language is this and what does it mean?
“Luno says she’s not here, she’s not here. You can take it to the bank.” pg. 125 ch. 11
Idiom
it means you can trust what he's saying
What type of figurative language is this and what does it mean?
“The word “embarrassment” hung in the air like a foul smell.” pg. 99 ch. 9
Simile
It means it was an awkward moment.
What is the name of the man who calls Dusty to warn him when the coast guard is going to do a surprise inspection? (Chapter 12)
Billy Babcock
What can we infer about Noah's mother based on this quote:
"What goes around comes around." (Chapter 14, Page 168).
She believes that people eventually get what they deserve.
How much money did Noah and Abbey spend on the dye?
$57.16
There are two types of figurative language in the following quote. 1) What are they? 2)what do they mean?
“My face must have looked like a tomato about to explode, as hard as Jasper Jr. was clinching down on me.” pg 152 ch. 13
Simile and Hyperbole
He was so upset and his face was so red
What type of figurative language is this and what does it mean?
"In a righteous tone he described his client [Dusty Muleman] as... a 'pillar of the community.' " (Chapter 8, Page 83)
Idiom
they play an important role in the community
Who does Noah blame for Lice Peeking's disappearance? (Chapter 9)
Noah blames Lice Peeking for his own disappearance, because he was greedy and didn't go to the Coast Guard when he first found out about Dusty dumping sewage.
What can we infer about Shelly based on this quote:
" 'How you doin', Noah?' Shelly said to me... 'Feelin' okay?' She gave me a narrow look to let me know that she knew I wasn't telling the truth." (Chapter 10, Page 110)
Shelly is very perceptive and isn't fooled easily.
When Noah is visiting Thunder Beach with Abbey and Shelly, what action does he take that shows us how he feels about protecting the environment?
He goes into the polluted water to take out a can, and he shoos away the turtle.