Imagery
What is imagery?
5 senses
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
What is dialogue?
A conversation between two or more people
Name the two main characters of the book
Nya and Salva
Are most people able to their their elbows?
No
Describe vanilla ice cream using at least one of the 5 senses
Feels cold, tastes sweet, etc.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison without using like or as
Is this a correct use of dialogue?
My fried said, I want chocolate ice cream. And I responded, okay!
No, they need quotation marks
How did uncle Jewiir die?
He got shot
What is the most popular American dessert?
Ice cream
Describe Stephens using at least 2 of the 5 senses
Feels cold, smells like perfume, looks blue and grey, sounds like chattering, tastes like takis
Give an example of an onomatopoeia:
Boom, Bam, Splash, Slam...
What could they use in the following instead of "said":
"Hey, I'm over here!!!" I said to my friend.
Shouted, yelled, etc.
What animal did Salva face when crossing the Gilo river?
Crocodile
Can flamingos fly?
Yes
Describe an orange using at least 3 senses
Looks round, feels bumpy, tastes citrusy
What is alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Why do we use dialogue in narratives?
To advance the plot, reveal character, and create a dynamic and engaging reading experience. It helps drive the story forward by revealing information, building tension, and influencing character actions.
Did Salva ever reunite with his mom in the book?
No
What color is a polar bears skin?
Black
Describe chocolate using all 5 senses
Chocolate tastes smooth, smells sweet, looks brown, feels soft, sounds crinkly in a wrapper
Give an example of a metaphor:
She is a ray of sunshine
Give an example of how you would write dialogue in an essay
Teacher decides
Why was the Gilo river so dangerous for Salva? Name two other reasons aside from crocodiles
Drowning (rapids, people climbing on you), and the soldiers shooting at them
Approximately how many students attend Stephens?
1,024