Vocabulary
This word means extremely hungry.
ravenous
“Small flames stirred at the trunk of a tree…” is an example of what type of figurative language?
personification
Who is the only character who admits Simon’s death was murder?
Ralph
Order
Leadership
Power
The Conch
Why is the ending of the novel ironic?
The fire meant to kill Ralph ends up saving him AND the naval officer criticizes the boys for playing a game of war while he is in the middle of fighting a war
Who said, "Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us."?
Simon
A person acting in a crazy or eccentric way might be described as...
batty
“The officer inspected the little scarecrow…” is an example of what type of figurative language?
metaphor
Which character uses logic to disprove the beast’s existence?
Piggy
Logic
Reason
Intelligence
Piggy's Glasses
Which boy dies as a result of a frenzied ritual dance?
Simon
Who said, "Which is better—to have laws and agree, or to hunt and kill?"?
Piggy
This word describes refusing to obey authority
mutinously
What type of figurative language is used in: "They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling unable to communicate."
metaphor
What does Jack’s reflection in his painted face symbolize?
His transformation into savagery
The outside world is symbolized by...
the parachute man
What theme is most supported by this quote: “Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us”?
There is evil in all humans
Who said, "We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything."?
Jack
This word means unfortunate or regrettable
lamentably
What is the type of figurative language used in the following quote?:"One patch touched a tree trunk and scrambled up like a bright squirrel"
simile
Why do some boys join Jack’s tribe?
For meat, fun, and to belong to the tribe
Hope
Rescue
Death
Fire
Ralph realizes the need to clean up before meeting Jack. What does this symbolize?
Ralph's desire to hold onto civility
Who said, "The thing is—fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream."?
Ralph
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner is to...
saunter
What type of figurative language is "The beast was harmless and horrible."?
alliteration
What does the moment when Jack lets the fire go out while hunting show?
He values savagery over rescue
The fear and evil that lives in all people
The Lord of the Flies (pig's head)
The boys all crying at the end of the story represent which theme topic.
Loss of innocence
Who said, "I’m warning you. I’m going to get angry. D’you see? You’re not wanted. Understand?"?
The Lord of the Flies