Vocab
Vocab
Themes
Figurative Language
100

a person or animal's intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed.

entrails

100

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.

treason

100

This theme appears to show the possession and control over others. No one really has this besides their personal skills to fight in the Hunger Games

Power

100

an over-exaggeration

Hyperbole

200

a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

apothecary

200

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

decrepit

200

This theme represents an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and fearful lives. This is the opposite of a Utopia!

Dystopia

200

What is the comparison of two unlike things USING "like or as"

simile
300

 an annual event that takes place in every district before each Hunger Games, where the tributes of the upcoming Games are chosen.

reaping

300

the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

oblivion

300

This theme represents the continuation of life/existence. Every character in the Hunger Games must fight for this. 

Survival

300

Comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using "like or as"

metaphor
400

very weak or slight

tenuous

400

 very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness

emaciated

400

Rebellion

This theme represents the armed resistance to a government. 

400

a figure of speech not meant to be taken literally. Example: "It's raining cats and dogs outside!"

Idiom

500
racketeering

dishonest and fraudulent business dealings.

500

Surly

bad-tempered and unfriendly.

500
What character sparks rebellion in the Hunger Games?

Katniss

500
words that sound like their sound: example: boom, slap, clap, etc.

Onomatopoeia