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Figurative Language
Symbols
100

Country that denies Josef entry

Cuba

100

This word means something extremely large and powerful.

A. Curt
B. Leviathan  
C. Respite
D. Limbo

B. Leviathan

100

The ship is described as a “leviathan.” This comparison shows the ship is:

A. Small and weak
B. Extremely large and powerful
C. Fast and quiet
D. Broken

B. Extremely large and powerful

100

Boat symbolizes this

hope

200

Storm Isabel faces

Hurricane/Cyclone

200

This word means a short period of relief from something difficult.

A. Respite
B. Gutted
C. Curt
D. Fraught

A. Respite

200

During the storm, words like “roaring,” “crashing,” and “howling” create this mood:

A. Calm
B. Joyful
C. Tense and dangerous
D. Boring

C. Tense and dangerous

200

water symbolizes this 

danger

300

Sea Mahmoud crosses

Mediterranean Sea

300

This word describes someone speaking in a rude or abrupt way.

A. Lenient
B. Curt
C. Ethereal
D. Ominous

B. Curt

300

When waves are described as if they are attacking or acting like living things, this is:

A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Flashback

C. Personification

300

All of the characters' journeys symbolize this

freedom/safety

400

Why can't Isabel's ship dock in the Bahamas? 

Denied Entry 

400

This word means a state of uncertainty or being stuck.

A. Fraught
B. Limbo
C. Beholden
D. Squalid

B. Limbo

400

Why does Gratz use strong, intense word choices during dangerous scenes?

A. To help the reader feel the danger and tension
B. To make the story shorter
C. To confuse the reader
D. To describe the setting only

A. To help the reader feel the danger and tension

400

A beacon symbolizes this 

hope/guidance

500

What is the small boat used by Mahmoud and his family? 

Dinghy

500

This word describes someone who is emotionally devastated.

A. Waning
B. Gutted
C. Pedestal
D. Omen

B. Gutted

500

How does figurative language affect the reader during storm or danger scenes?

A. It makes the story harder to understand
B. It helps the reader visualize and feel the experience
C. It removes emotion
D. It slows the story down

B. It helps the reader visualize and feel the experience

500

What is the theme of all of the stories? 

Survival