Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
"It sounds like we're having a war, Craig thought."
A.) Metaphor B.)Personification C.) Simile D.)Imagery
C.) Simile
Based off context clues, what does the word modify mean?
"Each captain had to modify the plans according to the special needs of his or her house."
Modify: to make partial or minor changes.
What type of rhetorical appeal is being used below?
"WARNING
Private Property.
Travel at you own risk.
We want friends and peace.
We don't want to hurt you!
The citizens of Grandville"
A.) Logos B.) Pathos C.) Ethos
B.) Pathos
What theme can you infer that Craig learns?
"She slammed on the brakes to let a cat cross the road. The screeching sound from behind told her that Craig wasn't paying attention. She instantly stepped on the gas to avoid the crash, but not in time. There was a loud scraping noise as his car struck hers. They stopped and got out of their cars to inspect the fenders."
Theme: Craig should pay attention at all times while driving.
Why did only 4 kids help Todd when the Chidester Gang came back and what were they doing? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
All the other kids felt scared and were hiding behind trees until everything was safe again.
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
"They were collecting a lot of bruises, but there were no major injuries."
A.) Hyperbole B.) Idiom C.) Pun D.) Alliteration
B.) Idiom
Based off context clues, what does the word assemble mean?
"But after 20 drills, they could assemble in less than four minutes."
Assemble: to gather together in one place for a common purpose.
What type of rhetorical appeal is being used below?
"He wanted to honk the horn or flash his lights as a warning for her to slow down, but he couldn't take any chances."
A.) Logos B.)Ethos C.)Pathos
A.) Logos
What theme can you infer that Grand Avenue Militia learns?
"Everyday they had emergency drills. When a house alarm sounded, Craig timed the militia's response to see how fast the members could gather their weapons and rush to the house in danger. At first it was a mess, with children running in every direction. But after about 20 drills, they could assemble in less than four minutes."
Theme: that being prepared goes a long way.
Why did every family create their own unique alarm sound? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
So everyone would know which house to go and help with.
What time of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
"The screeching sound from behind told her that Craig wasn't paying attention."
A.) Onomatopoeia B.) Symbolism C.) Oxymoron D.)Alliteration
A.) Onomatopoeia
Based off context clues, what does the word sentry mean?
"The sentry followed them with his eyes as far as he could, until they went over the hill on Riford."
Sentry: A guard, a watchman, or soldier,
What type of rhetorical appeal is being used below?
"I'll be the general for a little while, until I can train someone else to take over. But who?"
A.)Ethos B.) Logos C.) Pathos
B.) Logos
What theme can you infer that Lisa and Todd learn?
"Each house adopted Lisa and Todd's idea of a rock slide on the roof. Lisa and Todd showed the others how to set it up with wire hangers and string."
Theme: Good leaders show people the way and are actively involved.
Why did the Grandville Avenue Militia run drills everyday and create a defense system? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
So the kids could be prepared for the Chidester Gang or any attackers trying to steal their supplies, food, or cause them pain.
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
"Maybe next time, the memory will feed their bravery."
A.) Metaphor B.)Hyperbole C.) Idiom D.) Personification
D.) Personification
Based off context clues, what does the word tense mean?
"His hands were frozen to the wheel, his muscles tense."
Tense: tight, stiff, strained, or rigid.
What type of rhetorical appeal is being used below?
"Craig made battle plans and drew maps of the block to plot their defenses."
A.)Pathos B.) Ethos C.) Logos
C.) Logos
What theme can you infer that Grand Avenue Militia learns?
"After the first drill, while they were laughing at their confusion, Eileen, one of Jill's kids, came up with an idea. "That was really fun," she said. "It's just like a fire drill at school." Then she suggested, "Why don't we get some fire extinguishers and squirt them at the bad kids? That would would be more fun than shooting guns." They couldn't imagine, but it was a good idea. Craig sent a group of children to Forest Glen School to get a few."
Theme: Everyone has a voice and should be heard.
Why does Craig stay and take on the role as the general for the militia instead of becoming a farmer and letting Lisa figure out who could step in his place? (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
"The windows were boarded up with planks and shutters. Snarling dogs strained at their leashes, and warning signs were nailed everywhere."
A.) Imagery B.) Pun C.) Simile D.) Alliteration
A.) Imagery
Based off context clues, what does the word muttered mean?
"He would have been surprised to hear Todd's own muttered words when he bumped his head on the work bench for the fifth time in one morning."
Muttered: say something in a low or barely audible voice. To murmur, whisper, mumble, or talk under your breath.
What type of rhetorical appeal is being used below?
"They were proud of their work, and many of them were beginning to share Lisa's feeling that working to survive and feeling proud of it could be a sort of happiness."
A.) Ethos B.) Pathos C.)Logos
A.) Ethos
What theme can you infer that Lisa learns?
"Lisa ended the evening with a special announcement: "Let's declare that tomorrow will be the first holiday in Grandville. Sleep late if you like, but let's meet by the lake at noon." They roared approval and sang their new song all the way to their doors.
Theme: Every good leader knows when to cut their team some slack.
Lisa said "We don't need to start all over. If we try hard enough, I'm sure we can figure out how to get some of it working again." (ANSWERS WILL VARY)
Why does Lisa want to figure out how things work as soon as possible?
So everyone can stop being in survival mode and things can go back to normal.