Characters
Who was the brother of Silvia who had been captured?
Eduardo
The country where this story takes place
Argentina
The Part of the story where Silvia and Eduardo are in a happy sibling relationship, in which Siliva's brother who has become very involved in politics , and very publicly expressing his opinion. In which Silvia becomes worried, but is still really proud
Exposition
"The streets were as silent as a graveyard" is an example of what?
Similie
Silvia risking everything to be able to save Eduardo. Represents what about Silvia
She is brave and loves her brother
The younger sibling of Eduardo
Silvia
The main setting of the book
Buenos Aires
The part of the story where Eduardo is arrested for no reason, his family has no idea , and his family becomes very worried.
Rising action
"The city was a prison" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
Eduardo kept on going with the pain the agents had given him. Represents what about Eduardo?
That he is strong.
The son of the General, who helps Silvia find her brother.
Norbeto Lopez
Where Eduardo was held when he was disappeared
The prison
Where Silvia and Norbeto Lopez become very close and start to like each other. Also where Silvia carries out her dangerous plan.
Climax
"It felt like the whole world had stopped when Eduardo disappeared" is an example of what?
Hyperbole
The difference between the economic status of the Lopez's compared to the Diaz family.
power and privilege
The people who had tortured and beat Eduardo.
Prison guard/ military agents.
Where the General and Norbeto live
The mansion
When Silvia gets Eduardo out of jail
Resolution
"Fear crept through the streets" is an example of what?
Personification
The Diaz family keeping hope for the whole time Eduardo had been missing , and never gave up on him.
Loyalty
A supporting character who had been a victim of a family member who had been apart of the "Disappeared"
Ramon
Where the community gets together, to talk about the different situation happening in their area.
The Diaz families neighborhood
When Norberto confronts his father about a missing friend, The General gets upset on why his son would bring that up. Lastly Silvia is scared because she thinks her cover had been blown
Falling Action
"Keep your head down" is an example of what?
Idiom
This theme is shown by people being scared and being afraid to speak up against the corrupt government.
Fear