Animal Wisdom
despair; hopelessness; destruction
Humans and the wolf are upset by what has happened to the world.
Consequences of human nature can lead to destruction.
What is being personified:
As I walked outside, I was greeted by the neighborhood cat who whispered, "Good morning, King"
The cat
What is the definition of imagery?
A type of figurative language that appeals to at least one of the five senses.
What is being personified?:
Turtle crawled up on land. He said:/ What's missing is devotion to place, to give meaning to passing time
The turtle
Which sense does this example of imagery appeal to?
The bright yellow sunflower swayed in the wind.
Sight
What is being personified:
Bear stood upright and looked around. He said:/ What's missing is devotion to place, to give meaning to passing time.
The bear
Which sense does the example appeal to?:
The sirens whirled over and over on a loop, giving me a headache.
sound
What type of figurative language is used the most in Animal Wisdom?
Personification
How many animals are mentioned in The Last Wolf?
One
What is the definition of personification?
Giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
Which sense does this example appeal to?
The pot roast aroma hit me as soon as I walked in the door, just in time for dinner.
smell
What is the overall feeling/theme of Animal Wisdom?
Hopefulness and respect because the animals and humans are working together.
Humans can learn valuable life lessons from observing the behaviors of animals.
Give your own example of personification
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Explain how this sentence is an example of imagery:
the last wolf hurried toward me
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