Characters
Who helped Katniss when she got stung by a bee.
Rue
“Prim’s face is as fresh as a raindrop, as lovely as the primrose for which she was named.”
simile
"His mother was yelling "feed it to the pig you stupid creature!"
Man vs Man
who killed Rue
A boy from district 1
Katiss states in chapter one, “District twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety.”
Verbal irony
what was Katniss nickname in the arena
The girl on fire
“I always take a moment to listen carefully for the hum that means the fence is live. Right now, it’s silent as a stone.”
Personification
"I attempt to bite her hand, but she grabs the hand on the top of my head forcing me back to the ground."
Man vs Man
why did Katniss volunteer to be a tribute
She volunteers to be a tribute because her sister got kicked so Katniss went so prim didn't have to.
“This must be some mistake. This can’t be happening. Prim was one slip of paper in thousands! Her chances of being chosen so remote, I had not even thought to worry about her.
Situational irony
what did gale call Katniss
Catnip
“As we walk, I glance over at Gale’s face, still smoldering underneath his stony expression.”
Metaphor
"He was right about camouflage being his final defense. but I still might have use for the knife. Who knows what I might encounter."
Man vs Society
Why did Katniss and Peeta pretend to be inlove
They pretended so they can get the rich to love them and so the rich will help them through the games like gift them things
“The Capitol created the jabberjays to snoop in on their enemies during the Rebellion. The birds were
able to listen in on conversations and repeat them. When the enemies learned of this tactic, the rebels
had the jabberjays listen to lies that the birds then carried back to the Capitol.”
Dramatic irony
what did Katniss call the girl from District 5
Foxface
“Most of the Peacekeepers turn a blind eye to the
few of us who hunt.”
idom
"Just accept it will be a bad night, I tell myself..."
Man vs Self
Why was Katniss nickname the girl on fire
She wore a dress that was lit on fighter
[After being groomed at the Remake Center]. “The three step back and admire their work. “Excellent! You almost look like a human being now!” says Flavius, and they all laugh.”
Verbal irony
what was Peeta's nickname in the arena
Lover boy
“With both of us hunting daily, there are still nights when [...] we go to bed with our stomachs growling.”
Personification
"... I check his forehead and find it burning and dry."
Man vs Nature
Why were Katniss and Peeta going to kill themselves with the night lock berries.
They didn't want the capitol to have a winner to show them they don't control them fully.
“I spread out my fingers, and the dark berries glisten in the sun. I give Peeta’s hand one last squeeze
as a signal, as a good-bye, and we begin counting. “One.” Maybe I’m wrong. “Two.” Maybe they don’t care if we both die. “Three!” It’s too late to change my mind. I lift my hand to my mouth, taking one last look at the world. The berries have just passed my lips when the trumpets begin to blare. The frantic voice of Claudius Templesmith shouts above them. “Stop! Stop! Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present the victors of the Seventy-fourth Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark! I give you — the tributes of District Twelve!”
Situational Irony