Figurative Language
When the lights were off, as they were between nine at night and six in the morning, the city was so dark that people might as well have been wearing blindfolds.”
determine which type of figurative language it is.
Metaphor
How does the author introduce the character of Doon Harrow in Chapter 1?
Suddenly Doon spoke up. “But Ember is not prospering!” he cried. “Everything is getting worse and worse!”“The blackouts!” cried Doon. He jumped from his seat. “The lights go out all the time now! And the shortages, there’s shortages of everything! If no one does anything about it, something terrible is going to happen!”
In Potatoes on the Rooftops what text feature did the author use to organize the text?
Heading and subheadings to organize the text
What is the central idea of chapter 2?
The central idea of this chapter is the growing awareness of the city's failing infrastructure, particularly the aging generator that powers Ember.
I flied to the school entrance, but the rain poured down so hard that I had trouble seeing where I was going.
What change should be made in sentence?
A Change flied to fly.
B Change flied to flew.
C Change flied to flown.
D No change is needed.
B Change flied to flew
What is this sentence an example of? and why? "Tiny flecks of light, strewn like spilled salt across the blackness."
simile-because it is comparing two objects using 'like' or 'as'
In chapter 1 how does the author make him seem determined or curious?
Startled, she turned and saw Doon behind her. His thin face looked pale. “Will you trade with me?” he asked. “Because the generator is in the Pipeworks,” said Doon.
How does the captions in Potatoes on Rooftops connect to the information in the surrounding text?
To give real life examples of the text and explain them
"Which sentence from the article shows the main effect of the failing generator on the city of Ember?"
perhaps mentioning the constant blackouts, the diminishing resources, or the growing sense of urgency among the citizens.
Finish the analogy
Darkness is to night as drought is to __________
1. wet
2. dry
3. dusty
4. little
dry
“Somewhere inside her, a black worm of dread stirred.” What type of figurative language is this? What does this sentence mean?
Lina has a bad feeling about something.
What do you think the “Instructions” (that are mentioned in Chapter 4) might symbolize? Why do you think the author includes this mysterious object?
Lina's grandmother seems to know something about the instructions in the box.
To show how Lina is connected to the 7th mayor and possible the box is somewhere in their home? or Lina's grandmother knows where it is.
What summary shows problem, and what potential solution does Doon consider?
1. The main problem is that the city's generator is failing, and if it stops working completely, Ember will fall into darkness. Doon hopes that by working in the generator room, he might be able to find a way to fix the generator or figure out how to save the city.
2. But one glimpse of the generator showed him how foolish he was. He’d expected to see something whose workings he could understand—a wheel turning, a spark being struck, some wires that led from one point to another. But this monstrous roaring thing —he wondered if anyone understood how it worked. It looked as if all they were doing was trying to keep it from flying apart.
3. The man shrugged. “Who knows? Our job is just to keep it from breaking down. If a part breaks, we got to put on a new one. If a part freezes up, we got to oil it.”
The main problem is that the city's generator is failing, and if it stops working completely, Ember will fall into darkness. Doon hopes that by working in the generator room, he might be able to find a way to fix the generator or figure out how to save the city.
(problem/solution)
How does the setting of Ember contribute to the overall mood and tone of the story?
The setting plays a crucial role, as the city's reliance on an aging generator for light and energy creates an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty. The story is set in an unspecified future, with no clear date, but the city seems stuck in time, reliant on old systems that are no longer sustainable.
Complete the analogy
The generator is to Ember as the sun is to ______.
1. moon
2. dark
3. Earth
4. home
Earth
“It was earsplitting, growling, grinding, screaming noise, shot through with a hoarse rackety-rackety sound and underscored with a deep chugga-chugga-chugga.”
What is another way to describes the onamonapia in this paragraph?
1. making a lot of noise like a train
2. lots of banging and noise like a train
3. it was quiet
lots of banging and noise like a train
How does the author use imagery and sensory details to help readers understand the city of Ember? Choose one example from Chapters 2 where the author’s word choice creates a specific mood or tone, and explain how it contributes to the story’s setting and atmosphere.
Lina could see this city so clearly in her mind she almost believed it was real. She knew it couldn’t be, though. The Book of the City of Ember, which all children studied in school, taught otherwise. “The city of Ember was made for us long ago by the Builders,” the book said. “It is the only light in the dark world. Beyond Ember, the darkness goes on forever in all directions.”
At the top of the stairs, she came to a door marked “Roof,” and she pushed it open. Chilly air brushed against her skin. She was outside. Ahead of her was a flat gravel surface, and about ten paces away she could see the high wall of the clock tower. She went to the edge of the roof. From there she could see the whole of Ember.
In Chapter 2, the characters receive important instructions. How is the event of receiving instructions for their future jobs structured? What is the order of events?
First, Doon and Lina attend the city’s job assignment ceremony. Then, Lina is assigned the job of messenger, while Doon is assigned to work in the underground generator room. The chapter is structured to show the important shift in their lives as they begin to face their new responsibilities.
(sequence/Chronological order)
How do the personalities of Doon and Lina differ, and how do these differences influence their actions in the story?
Both Doon and Lina struggle with their roles in the deteriorating city. Doon faces the pressure of wanting to fix Ember’s generator while feeling the weight of responsibility. Lina grapples with her dreams of a better life versus the grim reality of Ember’s situation.
Just yesterday Coach said, “We need to look sharp out there don't we?”
What is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A “We need to look sharp out there? don't we?”
B “We need to look sharp out there: don't we?”
C “We need to look sharp out there, don't we?”
D “We need to look sharp out there” “don't we?”
C “We need to look sharp out there, don't we?”
What figurative language showed how Doon felt when he saw the piperworks/generator for the first time?
1.“Doon had never seen anything that moved so fast, and he had never heard such a thunderous, heart-stopping roar”
2. "Doon was amazed that his heart stopped"
3. "Doon felt his heart pound so fast, it stopped"
“Doon had never seen anything that moved so fast, and he had never heard such a thunderous, heart-stopping roar”
In the first chapter of The City of Ember, Jeanne DuPrau uses descriptive language to create a sense of both wonder and danger in the city. How does the author use imagery and sensory details to help readers understand the city of Ember? Choose one example from Chapters 1 where the author’s word choice creates a specific mood or tone, and explain how it contributes to the story’s setting and atmosphere.
Sometimes darkness fell in the middle of the day. The city of Ember was old, and everything in it, including the power lines, was in need of repair. So now and then the lights would flicker and go out. These were terrible moments for the people of Ember. As they came to a halt in the middle of the street or stood stock-still in their houses, afraid to move in the utter blackness,...
Why does Doon decide to explore the generator room on his first day at work? What is the effect of this decision?
Doon decides to explore the generator room because he is eager to understand how it works and to figure out how to fix it. His decision leads him to learn more about the complex and failing system of the generator, deepening his determination to save the city.
(Cause/Effect)
How does the tone in Chapters 1-3 build a sense of urgency and tension for the characters and the readers?
The tone of Chapters 1-3 is mysterious, tense, and urgent. The author sets a mood of uncertainty, with the city of Ember on the brink of collapse
Unfortunately I tripped and fell. And I had forgotten to zip my bag, so my uniform tumbled out onto the grass.
Select the BEST way to punctuate this sentence.
A Unfortunately; I
B Unfortunately. I
C Unfortunately: I
D Unfortunately, I
D Unfortunately, I